Presque Isle Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Presque Isle Lake is a Vilas County water, in Wisconsin. The bank is 1,621 feet above sea level. At some 1,160 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. You are looking at roughly 8.7 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. Size puts it in the front rank of our Vilas County list. Lac du Flambeau lies 18 miles from the water. Green Bay is the closest city, 145 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Presque Isle Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Vilas County, recorded fish include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Presque Isle Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 65°F in July and bottoms out near 10°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Time your trip to Presque Isle Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Katinka Lake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Presque Isle Lake may have changed since it was mapped.