Greeley Lake near Turtle Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Polk County end of Wisconsin holds Greeley Lake. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. This is a pocket water of some 17 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For a base, Turtle Lake sits 5.8 miles out. Beyond it, Clear Lake at 6.1 miles and Amery at 8.6 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Greeley Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Polk County names brown trout, rainbow trout, northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Fish Greeley Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 70°F and January about 10°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. On average, early April opens the water and late November closes it again. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan any trip to Greeley Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Mud Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Greeley Lake is worth confirming on the day.