Hungry Lake near Little Round Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sawyer County in Wisconsin is where Hungry Lake sits. Elevation runs to 1,293 feet. With some 46 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Roughly 1.1 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. The closest town, Little Round Lake, is 11 miles distant. Saint Paul is the closest city, 99 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Hungry Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Sawyer County cover walleye, brown trout, largemouth bass and muskellunge. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Hungry Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 67°F, with January the cold end at about 9°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That is the shape of the year on Hungry Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Hauer Springs State Wildlife Management Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. 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. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Ham Lake, 0.7 miles away. Signs at Hungry Lake carry more weight than any list.