Delzer Lake near Gillett: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Delzer Lake is a Shawano County water, in Wisconsin. It stands 810 feet above sea level. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Shawano County. Gillett lies 4.5 miles from the water. For a city, Green Bay is 25 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Delzer Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Shawano County include brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Delzer Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 14°F in January and 69°F in July. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about early December in an average year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Delzer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Dombroski Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Delzer Lake before loading the car.