Lake Content in Vilas County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Vilas County end of Wisconsin holds Lake Content. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling bush. With some 239 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. On our Vilas County list it sits near the top for size. For a base, Eagle River sits 13 miles out. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 121 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Content

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Vilas County, recorded fish include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Treat Lake Content as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 9°F and July at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Lake Content around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Fawn Lake at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. What applies at Lake Content may have changed since it was mapped.