East Lake in Florence County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Florence County in Wisconsin is where East Lake sits. The land about it is lake country bush. With some 48 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The closest town, Iron Mountain, is 5.6 miles distant. For a city, Green Bay is 95 miles off. Close by you also have: South Lake out at 0.3 miles, Long Lake some 0.6 miles off, Lilly Lake out at 0.9 miles, Middle Lake some 1 mile off and Bass Lake out at 1.1 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on East Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Florence County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read East Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 11°F in January to roughly 67°F in July. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. At East Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. South Lake at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at East Lake before loading the car.