Mielke Lake Fishing Guide, Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Mielke Lake lies in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Everything around it is mixed forest. With some 27 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Nearest town is Lac du Flambeau, 13 miles off. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 125 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mielke Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Mielke Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 9°F to 65°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. The season on Mielke Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Little Arbor Vitae Lake, 0.9 miles out. For Mielke Lake in particular, ask before you travel.