Fishing at Jorgenson Lake, Bayfield County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Within Bayfield County, Wisconsin, you have Jorgenson Lake. The country here is mixed forest. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Lake Nebagamon, 22 miles away. Hayward follows at 25 miles, then Ashland at 26 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Jorgenson Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. 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. Across Bayfield County, recorded fish include rainbow smelt, brown trout, yellow perch, rainbow trout and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Jorgenson Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 9°F in January up to 66°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. 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. Plan around that when you fish Jorgenson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Balsam Pond is 0.5 miles off. For Jorgenson Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.