Fishing Little Cranberry Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Little Cranberry Lake is a Sawyer County water, in Wisconsin. This is mixed forest country. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Sawyer County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Little Round Lake, is 13 miles distant. It is 119 miles to Saint Paul, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Little Cranberry Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Sawyer County include walleye, brown trout, largemouth bass and muskellunge. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Little Cranberry Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 9°F on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Little Cranberry Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Venison Lake, 1 mile away. Check the position at Little Cranberry Lake before loading the car.