Pohaida Lake near Nashville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Pohaida Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It sits higher than most water we list in Wisconsin. The closest town, Nashville, is 13 miles distant. After that come Antigo at 17 miles and Crandon at 19 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Pohaida Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Reported across Langlade County: brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Pohaida Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 10°F and July at about 66°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Pohaida Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Summit Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Pohaida Lake.