Grassy Knoll Lake Fishing in Taylor County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Grassy Knoll Lake sits within Taylor County in Wisconsin. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. It measures about 59 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 1.3 miles of margin, front to back. It ranks high for size among our Taylor County listings. Head to Medford, 7.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. For a city, Green Bay is 127 miles off. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Grassy Knoll Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Taylor County records list brown trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, bluegill and yellow perch among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Grassy Knoll Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 10°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Grassy Knoll Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Sackett Lake, 0.9 miles away. What applies at Grassy Knoll Lake may have changed since it was mapped.