Fishing La Motte Lake in Menominee County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, La Motte Lake belongs to Menominee County. It stands 837 feet above sea level. Around 182 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. On our Menominee County list it sits near the top for size. Keshena sits 1.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Legend Lake at 2.9 miles and Shawano at 7.1 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on La Motte Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Menominee County names brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat La Motte Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 69°F, while January sits near 13°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Expect La Motte Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Skice Lake, 0.6 miles out. Nothing on La Motte Lake should be assumed from this page alone.