Luecks Lake near Merrill: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Luecks Lake sits within Lincoln County in Wisconsin. Land around it is mixed forest. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Merrill at 11 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Tomahawk (12 miles) and Maine (22 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Luecks Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Lincoln County cover brown trout, rainbow trout, pumpkinseed and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Luecks Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 10°F on the long-run figures. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Luecks Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Copper Lake, 1.2 miles away. Signs at Luecks Lake carry more weight than any list.