Lake Tahoe, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Iron County, Wisconsin, sits Lake Tahoe. It sits in mixed forest country. With some 35 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Supplies mean a trip to Lac du Flambeau, 16 miles off. For a city, Green Bay is 152 miles off. Other water nearby: Little Pike Lake lies 0.7 miles on, Bluegill Lake 0.7 miles away, Flannagan Lake lies 0.8 miles on, Mercer Lake 0.8 miles away and Crystal Lake lies 1.3 miles on. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lake Tahoe

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Iron County records list walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, muskellunge and rainbow trout among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of Lake Tahoe is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 66°F in July and bottom out at 10°F in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Expect Lake Tahoe to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The water borders Mercer Station, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Little Pike Lake, 0.7 miles out. Rules at Lake Tahoe are worth checking on the day.