Fishing Nudist Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Nudist Lake is a Vilas County water, Wisconsin side. It sits at 1,673 feet above sea level. With some 26 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Wisconsin listings. The closest town, Eagle River, is 11 miles away. Beyond it, Lac du Flambeau at 27 miles and Rhinelander at 30 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Nudist Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Vilas County: bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Nudist Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 9°F in January up to 65°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. At Nudist Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Baker Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Nudist Lake if anything is unclear.