Fishing Lowes Lake in Washington County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Washington County, Wisconsin, is where Lowes Lake sits. The surroundings are lake country bush. Merton is the closest town at 5 miles. After that come Richfield at 6.5 miles and Sussex at 7.4 miles. In the same area: Hickey Lake 0.7 miles, Little Friess Lake within 2.2 miles, McConville Lake 2.3 miles, Beck Lake within 2.3 miles and Monches Millpond 38 2.4 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lowes Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Washington County include common carp, pumpkinseed, green sunfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lowes Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 70°F; by January the average is down near 17°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on Lowes Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Hickey Lake, 0.7 miles away. Check the position on Lowes Lake before loading the car.