Mingo Lake in Burnett County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Mingo Lake lies in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It sits at 968 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Burnett County standards. Grantsburg is the closest town at 20 miles. It is 78 miles to Saint Paul, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Mingo Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Burnett County, recorded fish include brown trout, northern pike and largemouth bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Mingo Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 9°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mingo Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Fremstadt Lake, 0.7 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Mingo Lake for certain.