Green Lake Fishing Guide, Burnett County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Green Lake lies within the bounds of Burnett County, Wisconsin. The water sits 978 feet up. At 250 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. You are looking at roughly 3.9 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. Size puts it in the front rank of our Burnett County list. The nearest place of any size is Spooner, 16 miles away. Shell Lake follows at 18 miles, then Frederic at 22 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Green Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Open biodiversity records for Burnett County list brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Green Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 10°F to 69°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Green Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Pratt Lake, 0.9 miles out. Signs at Green Lake carry more weight than any list.