Delano Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Delano Lake stands in Ashland County, Wisconsin. What surrounds it is lake country bush. The water measures roughly 14 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Ashland County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Little Round Lake, 24 miles off. Hayward is 27 miles and Park Falls 28 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Delano Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Ashland County records list rainbow smelt, yellow perch and white sucker among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Delano Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 66°F at the top of summer and 9°F at the bottom of winter. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Delano Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Red Ike Lake, 0.6 miles away. Nothing on Delano Lake should be assumed from this page alone.