Little Perch Lake Fishing Guide, Marinette County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Little Perch Lake in Marinette County, Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 866 feet. It covers about 15 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, Gillett, is 26 miles away. After that come Peshtigo at 26 miles and Oconto Falls at 27 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Little Perch Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Marinette County include brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Little Perch Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 12°F to 68°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Little Perch Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Eagle Lake is 1.1 miles distant. Ask locally about Little Perch Lake if anything is unclear.