Fishing Landing Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Landing Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. The country here is mixed forest. The water covers some 203 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The shoreline runs about 4.9 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It sits higher than most water we list in Wisconsin. Eagle River sits 17 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Green Bay, 129 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Landing Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Vilas County records list bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Landing Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 65°F in July and bottoms out near 9°F in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Landing Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A protected area covers this ground, which usually means restrictions on access. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Fawn Lake, 0.9 miles away. Check the position on Landing Lake before loading the car.