Penny Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Penny Lake is set in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The country round it is mixed forest from end to end. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Marathon County are larger. Bevent sits 9.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Green Bay sits 62 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Penny Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name brown trout, common carp, yellow perch and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Penny Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 69°F and January near 13°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about late November in an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Penny Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Tree Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Penny Lake if anything is unclear.