Fishing at Myklebust Lake, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Waupaca County entry here is Myklebust Lake, in Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 961 feet. About 20 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Iola, is 1.1 miles away. Amherst is 8.1 miles and Waupaca 9.5 miles. Neighbouring water: Norby Lake near enough 0.7 miles, Kating Lake (1.5 miles), Hermanson Lake near enough 1.9 miles, Silver Lake (1.9 miles) and Iola Lake near enough 2.1 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Myklebust Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Waupaca County include brown trout, flathead catfish and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Myklebust Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 70°F and January near 14°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Myklebust Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Norby Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Myklebust Lake carry more weight than any list.