Lost Lake near Stambaugh, Iron River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Florence County in Wisconsin is where Lost Lake sits. Elevation runs to 1,486 feet. With some 81 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Bank access stretches around 1.3 miles in total. Size puts it in the front rank of our Florence County list. Stambaugh, Iron River lies 14 miles from the water. Iron River lies 15 miles off, Crystal Falls another 19 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lost Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 10°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lost Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Spruce Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Lost Lake if anything is unclear.