Little Lake Fishing in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Little Lake lies in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. This is mixed forest ground. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Marion, 4.2 miles off. After that come Clintonville at 9.9 miles and Manawa at 12 miles. Nearby alternatives: Kinney Lake roughly 1.1 miles, Little Long Lake at 1.6 miles, Long Lake roughly 2.1 miles, Michael Lake at 2.3 miles and Marion Pond roughly 3.8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Waupaca County: brown trout, flathead catfish, rainbow trout, common carp and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Little Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 69°F and January near 13°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Little Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Kinney Lake is 1.1 miles off. Confirm before you fish Little Lake.