Partridge Lake near Weyauwega: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Partridge Lake is one of the Waupaca County listings for Wisconsin. The surface lies 741 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 1,034 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. There is roughly 6.6 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It is the biggest water on our Waupaca County list. You are 3.8 miles from Weyauwega. New London is 11 miles and Waupaca 11 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Partridge 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. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brown trout, flathead catfish and rainbow trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Partridge Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 15°F to 71°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Partridge Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Miller Bayou at 1.5 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Partridge Lake may have changed since it was mapped.