Lake Lenwood Fishing near Barton, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Lake Lenwood belongs to Washington County. It lies 896 feet above sea level. Small at around 15 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Barton is the closest place, 0.9 miles off. The big place round here is Milwaukee, 31 miles distant. Not far off: Allis Lake lies 0.3 miles on, Wallace Lake out at 0.4 miles, Brickyard Lake lies 0.6 miles on, Barton Pond 219 out at 1.2 miles and 204 Reservoir lies 1.4 miles on. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lenwood

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Washington County include common carp, pumpkinseed, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lake Lenwood the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 70°F and January about 18°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Lake Lenwood around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There are toilets half a mile off. Part of this sits inside or beside Lac Lawrann Conservancy, so read the notices. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Allis Lake is 0.3 miles distant. The position on Lake Lenwood is worth confirming on the day.