Lake Six near Hurley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Lake Six belongs to Iron County. The surface lies 1,693 feet up. It measures about 143 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It ranks high for size among our Iron County listings. Hurley sits 16 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 157 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Six

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Iron County include walleye, northern pike, yellow perch and muskellunge. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lake Six repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 10°F to 65°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Lake Six runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Island Lake is 2.2 miles distant. None of that is settled for Lake Six in what we hold.