Grenlie Lake in Waupaca County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Grenlie Lake is listed under Waupaca County, Wisconsin. What surrounds it is lake country bush. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Waupaca County are larger. Amherst sits 3.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Green Bay, 59 miles distant. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Grenlie Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Waupaca County records list brown trout, flathead catfish, rainbow trout and common carp among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Grenlie Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 70°F in July and bottoms out near 14°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Grenlie Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Foster Lake, 0.4 miles out. Confirm before you fish Grenlie Lake.