Penny Lake Fishing near Park Falls, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Penny Lake is one of the Iron County waters in Wisconsin. The bank gives way to pine and birch. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. It is a small entry by Iron County standards. The town to know is Park Falls, 11 miles out. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 145 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Penny Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Iron County, recorded fish include walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Penny Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 10°F in January and 66°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Penny Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Camp Four Springs at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Penny Lake are worth checking on the day.