Lynx Lake Fishing near Eagle River, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Lynx Lake in the Vilas County part of Wisconsin. The bank gives way to lake country bush. It measures about 30 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. 2.3 miles away sits Eagle River, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 115 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lynx Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lynx Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 65°F at the top of summer and 9°F at the bottom of winter. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Lynx Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Duck Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Rules at Lynx Lake are worth checking on the day.