Lucas Lake Fishing Guide, Washington County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Lucas Lake falls in Washington County, part of Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 994 feet. With some 69 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. About 1.4 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Few waters listed in Washington County are bigger. West Bend is the closest town at 2.1 miles. The big place round here is Milwaukee, 30 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lucas Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Washington County records list common carp, pumpkinseed, green sunfish and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The near bank of Lucas Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 17°F on the long-run figures. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Lucas Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A boat ramp sits 0.9 miles away, so trailered boats can get on. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. There are toilets half a mile off. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Silver Lake is 1.3 miles off. Confirm access to Lucas Lake locally before you travel.