Maxwell Spring, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Maxwell Spring lies within the bounds of Langlade County, Wisconsin. The ground around here is pine and birch. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Langlade County are larger. Nearest town is Antigo, 6 miles off. Beyond it, Wittenberg at 21 miles and Keshena at 25 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Maxwell Spring

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Langlade County records list brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Treat Maxwell Spring as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 10°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Maxwell Spring runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Demlows Lake Fishery Area takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Lower Demlow Lake is 0.2 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Maxwell Spring for certain.