Friess Lake Fishing Guide, Washington County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Friess Lake belongs to Washington County, Wisconsin. Height above sea level is 955 feet. The water covers some 122 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.9 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is among the larger waters listed here for Washington County. Nearest town is Richfield, 4.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is Milwaukee, 24 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Friess Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public occurrence data for Washington County names common carp, pumpkinseed, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Friess Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 17°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Friess Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Little Friess Lake, 0.4 miles away. Confirm access to Friess Lake locally before you travel.