Fishing at Marty Lake, Iron County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Marty Lake sits in Iron County, out in Wisconsin. This is rolling bush country. This is a pocket water of some 13 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Iron County standards. Lac du Flambeau lies 12 miles from the water. Green Bay is the closest city, 145 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Marty Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of Marty Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 66°F; by January the average is down near 9°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Marty Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Little Muskie Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Marty Lake should be assumed from this page alone.