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

• Overview

  Look for Jenny Lake in the Vilas County part of Wisconsin. This is lake country bush country. The water covers some 64 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The edge runs 1.7 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Compared with other Wisconsin water on our list, it sits high. You are 18 miles from Lac du Flambeau. The big place round here is Green Bay, 140 miles distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Jenny Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Vilas County, recorded fish include bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Jenny Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 65°F at the top of summer and 9°F at the bottom of winter. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Jenny Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping records boating here as restricted to permit holders. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Sanford Lake, 0.6 miles away. Rules at Jenny Lake are worth checking on the day.