Little Gibson Lake near Lac du Flambeau: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Vilas County entry here is Little Gibson Lake, in Wisconsin. The country here is lake country bush. At about 32 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Wisconsin listings. 21 miles away sits Lac du Flambeau, the nearest town. Eagle River is 21 miles away, with Wakefield at 30 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Gibson Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Little Gibson Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 9°F in January to roughly 65°F in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. At Little Gibson Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You can camp 0.9 miles off, which suits an early start. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Big Gibson Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Little Gibson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.