Glovers Lake Fishing Guide, Polk County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Glovers Lake is one of the Polk County listings for Wisconsin. Height above sea level is 1,234 feet. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. The town to know is Turtle Lake, 6.8 miles out. After that come Cumberland at 11 miles and Amery at 13 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Glovers Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Polk County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout, northern pike and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Glovers Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 69°F and January reads 10°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. That is the shape of the year on Glovers Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Sugarbush Lake, 0.7 miles away. Confirm before you fish Glovers Lake.