Fishing at Evergreen Lake, Sawyer County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Evergreen Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It stands 1,404 feet above sea level. The water covers some 209 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With about 2.2 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. The closest town, Park Falls, is 15 miles away. The nearest city of size is Saint Paul, 131 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Evergreen Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Sawyer County include walleye, brown trout, largemouth bass and muskellunge. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work Evergreen Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 10°F at the bottom of winter. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Evergreen Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A protected area covers this ground, which usually means restrictions on access. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Mason Lake, 0.6 miles out. Treat Evergreen Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.