Maki Lake near Hurley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Maki Lake lies in Iron County, in Wisconsin. It sits at 1,545 feet above sea level. It measures about 40 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. You are 20 miles from Hurley. Ironwood lies 20 miles off, Park Falls another 25 miles. Water in the same corner: McCarthy Lake just 0.7 miles, Caroline Lake roughly 1.9 miles, Twin Lakes just 2.1 miles, Eureka Lake roughly 2.5 miles and Lake Galilee just 3.2 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Maki Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Iron County include walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Maki Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 65°F in July and bottoms out near 10°F in January. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Maki Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, McCarthy Lake is 0.7 miles off. Confirm access to Maki Lake locally before you travel.