Lost Lake near Rice Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Washburn County, Wisconsin. The ground around here is pine and birch. Surface area is around 48 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Roughly 0.9 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. The closest town, Rice Lake, is 15 miles distant. Saint Paul is the closest city, 90 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Washburn County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lost Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 68°F for July and 9°F for January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Lost Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Spider Lake, 0.7 miles away. Check the position at Lost Lake before loading the car.