Lake Redstone in Sauk County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Redstone lies in Sauk County, Wisconsin. The water sits 919 feet up. About 605 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Shoreline length is close to 11 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. On our Sauk County list it sits near the top for size. Reedsburg is the closest town at 6.8 miles. After that come Elroy at 13 miles and Hillsboro at 13 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Redstone

  The charted maximum sits at about 35 feet. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public occurrence data for Sauk County names brown trout, rainbow trout and common carp. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Lake Redstone decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 70°F and January about 15°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Lake Redstone.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is LaValle Mill Pond, 2.6 miles out. Check the position at Lake Redstone before loading the car.