Fishing Rasmussen Spring in Langlade County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Rasmussen Spring lies within the bounds of Langlade County, Wisconsin. The ground round it is mixed forest. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Langlade County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Nashville, 12 miles off. Antigo is 16 miles and Crandon 19 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Rasmussen Spring

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Langlade County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Rasmussen Spring the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 66°F; by January the average is down near 10°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Rasmussen Spring more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The water borders Elcho School Forest, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lady Lake, 1.3 miles away. Confirm before you fish Rasmussen Spring.