Perch Lake Fishing Guide, Washburn County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Washburn County end of Wisconsin holds Perch Lake. It sits at 1,004 feet above sea level. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Washburn County standards. Spooner is the closest place, 5.9 miles off. Shell Lake follows at 9.5 miles, then Cumberland at 23 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Perch Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Washburn County cover largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Perch Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 69°F and January near 9°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Perch Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Rocky Ridge Creek at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Perch Lake is worth confirming on the day.