Railroad Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Railroad Lake in Florence County, Wisconsin. The surface lies 1,155 feet up. It measures about 39 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Iron Mountain sits 5.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Kingsford lies 7 miles off, Quinnesec another 9 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Railroad Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Florence County cover brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The near bank of Railroad Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and January near 11°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Railroad Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Bass Lake, 0.2 miles away. For Railroad Lake in particular, ask before you travel.