Lower Aimer Lake Fishing Guide, Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Lower Aimer Lake sits within Vilas County in Wisconsin. It stands 1,686 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 32 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is high ground by Wisconsin standards. The nearest place of any size is Lac du Flambeau, 21 miles away. For a city, Green Bay is 142 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lower Aimer Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take Lower Aimer Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in July and bottom out at 9°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on Lower Aimer Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The water borders Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, John Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lower Aimer Lake carry more weight than any list.