Lynx Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lynx Lake is a Vilas County water, in Wisconsin. The ground round it is mixed forest. The water covers around 311 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. At about 4.5 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. On our Vilas County list it sits near the top for size. For a base, Lac du Flambeau sits 19 miles out. Green Bay sits 141 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lynx Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Lynx Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 9°F in January to roughly 65°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It holds true on Lynx Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. This falls in or next to protected ground, so rules will be tighter than usual. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Red Bass Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lynx Lake in particular, ask before you travel.