Hollister Lake near Nashville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Langlade County, Wisconsin, is where Hollister Lake sits. The water sits 1,532 feet up. Around 41 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. The closest town, Nashville, is 9.7 miles distant. The big place round here is Green Bay, 75 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Hollister Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Langlade County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Hollister Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 10°F in January to roughly 66°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. At Hollister Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Tekakwitha Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Hollister Lake.