Fishing at Emerson Lake 10, Clark County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Emerson Lake 10 is a Clark County water, Wisconsin side. It stands 994 feet above sea level. The water covers some 30 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The edge runs 1.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Neillsville lies 15 miles from the water. Augusta is 15 miles away, with Black River Falls at 16 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Emerson Lake 10

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public occurrence data for Clark County names common carp, brown trout, banded darter and johnny darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 10°F and July at about 69°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lake 24 6 SWR 17 is 4.2 miles distant. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.