Fishing Deep Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Within Vilas County, Wisconsin, you have Deep Lake. It lies 1,634 feet above sea level. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Vilas County are larger. Nearest town is Eagle River, 5.8 miles off. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 119 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Deep Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Vilas County: bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Deep Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 9°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Deep Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Tellefson Lake at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Deep Lake may have changed since it was mapped.