Loon Lake near Chetek: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Loon Lake is one of the Chippewa County listings for Wisconsin. It sits in mixed forest country. It measures about 132 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.1 miles keeps the choices simple. The nearest town is Chetek, 10 miles away. Bloomer lies 10 miles off, Cornell another 16 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Loon Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Chippewa County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brown trout and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Loon Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 10°F to 69°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Ice clears near early April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Loon Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Round Lake is 0.9 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Loon Lake for certain.