Driscol Lake near Manawa: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Driscol Lake stands in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It sits in mixed forest country. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Waupaca County list. Manawa is the closest place, 3.9 miles off. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 41 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Driscol Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Waupaca County include brown trout, flathead catfish, rainbow trout, common carp and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Treat Driscol Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 70°F; the cold one sits at 14°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Expect Driscol Lake to follow that timing.

• 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. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Flynn Lake is 2.9 miles off. What applies at Driscol Lake may have changed since it was mapped.