Deep Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Deep Lake is a Washburn County water, in Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 1,119 feet. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Washburn County list holds plenty of bigger water. For a base, Hayward sits 10 miles out. Beyond it, Spooner at 13 miles and Little Round Lake at 14 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Deep Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Washburn County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Deep Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 68°F at the top of summer and 9°F at the bottom of winter. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Time your trip to Deep Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Spring Lake, 1.2 miles away. For Deep Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.