Fishing at Little Bass Lake, Langlade County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Little Bass Lake lies in Langlade County, in Wisconsin. Country round the bank runs to pine and birch. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is high ground by Wisconsin standards. The closest town, Rhinelander, is 13 miles distant. It is 94 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Bass Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Langlade County records list brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Little Bass Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 10°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Little Bass Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Perch Lake is 0.2 miles distant. For Little Bass Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.