Ellsworth Lake Fishing in Washburn County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Washburn County entry here is Ellsworth Lake, in Wisconsin. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. With some 161 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 2.3 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Washburn County listings. Spooner is the closest place, 6.5 miles off. Beyond it, Shell Lake at 9.7 miles and Cumberland at 23 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Ellsworth Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Washburn County include largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Ellsworth Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 69°F and January near 9°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Ellsworth Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Perch Lake is 0.7 miles off. Confirm before you fish Ellsworth Lake.