Island Lake near Lac du Flambeau: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Island Lake is one of the Vilas County waters in Wisconsin. It stands 1,594 feet above sea level. About 950 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. It is among the larger waters listed here for Vilas County. 11 miles away sits Lac du Flambeau, the nearest town. After that come Wakefield at 26 miles and Bessemer at 28 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Island Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Vilas County, recorded fish include bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Island Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 9°F to 65°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Island Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Spider Lake is 1.6 miles off. Rules at Island Lake are worth checking on the day.