Fishing at Kohlhoff Lake, Forest County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Kohlhoff Lake is one of the Forest County listings for Wisconsin. This is pine and birch ground. The water measures roughly 15 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Bank access stretches around 1.3 miles in total. The closest town, Crandon, is 14 miles away. Further out sit Nashville (16 miles) and Antigo (27 miles). A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Kohlhoff Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Forest County include brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and northern pike. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Kohlhoff Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 66°F on average, January about 11°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. The season on Kohlhoff Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Spring Pond is 0.9 miles distant. For Kohlhoff Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.