Evergreen Lake in Washburn County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Washburn County, Evergreen Lake is a Wisconsin water. It sits at 1,070 feet above sea level. At roughly 17 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Washburn County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Spooner, 4.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. Then Shell Lake, 9.4 miles, and Hayward, 19 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Evergreen Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Washburn County list largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The near bank of Evergreen Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 9°F in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Evergreen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. 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. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Little Spooner Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. For Evergreen Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.