Partridge Lake Fishing near Eagle River, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Vilas County, Wisconsin, is where Partridge Lake sits. Around the bank it is pine and birch. It measures about 236 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.6 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Vilas County listings. 17 miles away sits Eagle River, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 130 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Partridge Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Partridge Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 65°F and January near 9°F on the long-run figures. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Partridge Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Lake Alva, 1 mile away. What applies at Partridge Lake may have changed since it was mapped.