Cravath Lake 27.5, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It sits at 804 feet above sea level. It measures about 70 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 2.0 miles on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Wisconsin water we list. The nearest town is Whitewater, 0.4 miles away. Further out sit Richmond (7.8 miles) and Palmyra (8.1 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Cravath Lake 27.5

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Walworth County cover common carp, bluegill, brown trout, pumpkinseed and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. This water gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 18°F to 72°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid usually goes in late March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Averages place the thaw at late March and the freeze at mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a mapped slipway roughly half a mile away. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Tripp Lake 12.0, 0.7 miles out. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.