Redman Lake in Marinette County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Marinette County, Wisconsin, you have Redman Lake. This is lake country bush ground. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Niagara at 18 miles is the nearest place to stop. Green Bay sits 70 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Redman Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Marinette County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Redman Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 12°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan any trip to Redman Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Williams Lake, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Redman Lake carry more weight than any list.