Fishing Peanut Lake in Forest County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Peanut Lake is a Forest County water, in Wisconsin. The ground round it is pine and birch. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Forest County standards. The nearest town is Crandon, 20 miles away. Green Bay is the closest city, 69 miles away. Within a short drive: Otter Lake 1 mile, Deer Lake sits 1.6 miles out, Indian Lake 1.8 miles, Gem Lake sits 1.9 miles out and Curve Lake 2 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Peanut Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Forest County include brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and bluegill. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Peanut Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 66°F; by January the average is down near 11°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Peanut Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Otter Lake at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. Rules at Peanut Lake are worth checking on the day.