Peters Lake in Langlade County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Peters Lake lies in Langlade County, in Wisconsin. The bank is 1,565 feet above sea level. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Antigo, 11 miles away. It is 73 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. Other water nearby: 1.8 miles away is Pence Lake, Ventor Lake just 1.9 miles, 2.5 miles away is Upper Ventor Lake, Anderson Lake just 2.5 miles and 2.5 miles away is North Neva Lake. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Peters Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Langlade County cover brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Peters Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 66°F, with January the cold end at about 10°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Peters Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Peters Marsh Wildlife Area runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Pence Lake at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. For Peters Lake in particular, ask before you travel.