Fishing at North Lake, Florence County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  North Lake falls in Florence County, part of Wisconsin. What surrounds it is lake country bush. With some 76 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. You are 6.8 miles from Iron Mountain. It is 96 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on North Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Florence County records list brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Treat North Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 67°F in July and bottom out at 11°F in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. At North Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. West Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at North Lake before loading the car.