Fishing Dunn Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Set in Washburn County, Dunn Lake is a Wisconsin water. The surface lies 1,004 feet up. Roughly 180 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The edge covers about 3.1 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Washburn County. 8.3 miles away sits Spooner, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Saint Paul, 89 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Dunn Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Washburn County cover largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Dunn Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 69°F; by January the average is down near 9°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. On Dunn Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Sunfish Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Dunn Lake.