Paradise Valley Lake Fishing Guide, Washington County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Paradise Valley Lake lies within the bounds of Washington County, Wisconsin. It stands 1,007 feet above sea level. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is West Bend, 2.5 miles off. Further out sit Barton (3.5 miles) and Slinger (5.7 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Paradise Valley Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for Washington County names common carp, pumpkinseed and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Paradise Valley Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 70°F for July and 17°F for January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between early April and early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. That shapes the year on Paradise Valley Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lucas Lake, 0.5 miles away. What applies at Paradise Valley Lake may have changed since it was mapped.