Loon Lake Fishing in Ashland County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Loon Lake sits within Ashland County in Wisconsin. It sits at 1,214 feet above sea level. Roughly 36 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Ashland is the closest place, 20 miles off. Further out sit Hurley (23 miles) and Ironwood (24 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Loon Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Ashland County include rainbow smelt, yellow perch, white sucker and johnny darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Loon Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 10°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Loon Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A marked angling spot sits within half a mile. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Murphy Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Loon Lake before loading the car.