Lantz Pond, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lantz Pond lies within the bounds of Columbia County, Wisconsin. It stands 899 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Columbia County are larger. Lodi lies 4.5 miles from the water. Madison is the closest city, 19 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lantz Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Columbia County list brown trout, common carp, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Lantz Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 71°F and January reads 15°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Lantz Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Crystal Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Lantz Pond are worth checking on the day.