Fishing Mullaney Lake in Marinette County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Mullaney Lake lies in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The bank is 955 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Marinette County. Niagara lies 14 miles from the water. Norway follows at 16 miles, then Kingsford at 17 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mullaney Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Marinette County names brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Mullaney Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 67°F in July and bottom out at 13°F in January. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Mullaney Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Beecher Lake, 0.8 miles away. For Mullaney Lake in particular, ask before you travel.