Fishing at Middle Lake, Florence County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Out in Florence County, Wisconsin, sits Middle Lake. This is pine and birch ground. Around 79 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Few waters listed in Florence County are bigger. Iron Mountain sits 6.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Kingsford at 7.6 miles and Quinnesec at 9.4 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Middle Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Florence County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Middle Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 11°F in January up to 67°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Anyone fishing Middle Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Long Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Middle Lake are worth checking on the day.