Lower McCall Lake near Keshena: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Lower McCall Lake belongs to Menominee County. Everything around it is rolling bush. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Menominee County are larger. The closest town, Keshena, is 13 miles away. Beyond it, Legend Lake at 15 miles and Shawano at 20 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lower McCall Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Menominee County: brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Lower McCall Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 13°F in January up to 67°F in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. That is the shape of the year on Lower McCall Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is McCall Lake, 0.3 miles out. Rules at Lower McCall Lake are worth checking on the day.