Imm Lake near Dakota: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Waushara County, Wisconsin, sits Imm Lake. Elevation runs to 853 feet. It covers about 14 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is low-lying compared with other Wisconsin water we list. Start from Dakota, 2.1 miles down the road. Westfield is 8 miles away, with Wautoma at 8.6 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Imm Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Waushara County include brown trout, rainbow trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Imm Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 15°F in January and 71°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That is the shape of the year on Imm Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lake Sharon at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Imm Lake may have changed since it was mapped.