Fawn Lake Fishing Guide, Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Fawn Lake lies in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 1,585 feet. At roughly 24 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Eagle River at 14 miles is the nearest place to stop. Lac du Flambeau lies 18 miles off, Rhinelander another 20 miles. In the same area: 1 mile out stands Lake Content, Big Saint Germain Lake 1.1 miles, 2.2 miles out stands Kasomo Lake, Little Mamie Lake 2.3 miles and 2.4 miles out stands Little Pickerel Lake. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Fawn Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fawn Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 9°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Fawn Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lake Content, 1 mile away, makes the obvious fallback. For Fawn Lake in particular, ask before you travel.