Lake Doris near Tomahawk: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Doris is set in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Height above sea level is 1,736 feet. Surface area runs to about 14 acres — small enough to read in one session. Compared with other Wisconsin water on our list, it sits high. For a base, Tomahawk sits 12 miles out. It is 96 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Doris

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Lincoln County records list brown trout, rainbow trout and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Lake Doris for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 66°F and January near 10°F on the long-run figures. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Lake Doris fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Lake Mary, 0.3 miles out. Check the position on Lake Doris before loading the car.