Lower Bass Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lower Bass Lake is a Langlade County water, in Wisconsin. The surface lies 1,634 feet up. Roughly 84 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The edge runs 3.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It ranks high for size among our Langlade County listings. Antigo at 12 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Nashville at 17 miles and Crandon at 23 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Lower Bass Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. 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. Across Langlade County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Lower Bass Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 10°F in January and 66°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lower Bass Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lower Clear Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Lower Bass Lake before loading the car.