Pine Lake Fishing near Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Bayfield County entry here is Pine Lake, in Wisconsin. It lies 1,106 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Lake Nebagamon is the closest town at 17 miles. Saint Paul is the closest city, 139 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Pine Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name rainbow smelt, brown trout, yellow perch and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Pine Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 67°F and January about 9°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Pine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Pike Lake, 1.1 miles out. None of that is settled for Pine Lake in what we hold.