Grassy Lake Fishing near Shell Lake, Wisconsin

• Overview

  You will find Grassy Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin. The water sits 1,401 feet up. The water covers some 141 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 1.7 miles keeps the choices simple. Head to Shell Lake, 5.8 miles away, for anything you forgot. Cumberland is 9.3 miles away, with Spooner at 12 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Grassy Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brown trout, largemouth bass and northern pike. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Grassy Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 9°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Grassy Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. 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. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Pine Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Grassy Lake before loading the car.