Middle Lake near Elkhorn: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Middle Lake sits in Walworth County, out in Wisconsin. This is pine and birch ground. At 259 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The closest town, Elkhorn, is 6.9 miles away. Further out sit Palmyra (7.5 miles) and East Troy (8.3 miles). Round about: Dunhams Bay roughly 0.4 miles, Green Lake within 0.6 miles, Pleasant Lake roughly 1.4 miles, Lake Wandawega within 1.9 miles and Silver Lake roughly 3.1 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Middle Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Walworth County cover common carp, bluegill and brown trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Work Middle Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 72°F, with January the cold end at about 18°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The open-water window runs from around early April to about mid December in an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Middle Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Dunhams Bay sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Middle Lake before loading the car.