Fishing at Lent Lake, Washington County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Wisconsin holds Lent Lake, in Washington County. It sits at 1,020 feet above sea level. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Washington County standards. Slinger sits 3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Jackson, 3.2 miles, and Richfield, 5.9 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lent Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Washington County records list common carp, pumpkinseed, green sunfish, largemouth bass and bluegill among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lent Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 70°F; the cold one sits at 17°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Lent Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Schwietzer Pond at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Lent Lake is worth confirming on the day.