Fishing at Gene Lake, Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Gene Lake is listed under Vilas County, Wisconsin. The ground round it is mixed forest. It measures about 25 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 1.1 miles on foot. Lac du Flambeau lies 4.2 miles from the water. Park Falls is 24 miles away, with Phillips at 27 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Gene Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. The county list is broader than any single water. On Gene Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 66°F and January at 9°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Time your trip to Gene Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Tank Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Gene Lake.