Fox Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Langlade County, Wisconsin, this is Fox Lake. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Wisconsin. The closest town, Nashville, is 15 miles away. The big place round here is Green Bay, 83 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Fox Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Across Langlade County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Fox Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 10°F in January up to 66°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Fox Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Beaver Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Fox Lake as something to verify.