Kimberly Lake Fishing Guide, Forest County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Kimberly Lake falls in Forest County, part of Wisconsin. The setting is mixed forest on every side. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Forest County are larger. The closest town, Crandon, is 8.5 miles distant. Nashville lies 9.1 miles off, Antigo another 26 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Kimberly Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Forest County include brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and northern pike. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Kimberly Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 10°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Kimberly Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Clark Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Kimberly Lake carry more weight than any list.