Lake Brittany, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lake Brittany in the Waukesha County part of Wisconsin. Beyond the shoreline you have lake country bush. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It lies lower than most water we list in Wisconsin. Franklin sits 2.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Hales Corners is 2.4 miles and Muskego 3.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Brittany

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Waukesha County include common carp, bluegill, brown trout, rainbow trout and rock bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lake Brittany gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 19°F in January. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on Lake Brittany more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lower Kelly Lake is 2.1 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Lake Brittany.