Chippanazie Lake Fishing Guide, Washburn County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Chippanazie Lake falls inside Washburn County. The ground around here is pine and birch. It measures about 58 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 1.1 miles on foot. The nearest town is Hayward, 4 miles away. Saint Paul is the closest city, 106 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Chippanazie Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Washburn County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Treat Chippanazie Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 9°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan any trip to Chippanazie Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Little Round Lake at 2.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Chippanazie Lake are worth checking on the day.