Little Pine Lake near Crandon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Forest County entry here is Little Pine Lake, in Wisconsin. It lies 1,581 feet above sea level. It covers about 17 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. 6.8 miles away sits Crandon, the nearest town. Nashville follows at 13 miles, then Rhinelander at 32 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Pine Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. County-wide records name brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Little Pine Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 65°F and January about 11°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Pine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Wabikon Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Little Pine Lake before loading the car.