Reisner Lake Fishing in Florence County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Reisner Lake belongs to Florence County. It stands 1,483 feet above sea level. With some 96 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Shoreline comes to about 1.6 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Size puts it in the front rank of our Florence County list. Stambaugh, Iron River lies 13 miles from the water. Further out sit Iron River (14 miles) and Crystal Falls (20 miles). The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Reisner Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Florence County: brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Reisner Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 10°F in January and 65°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It holds true on Reisner Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lake of Dreams at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Reisner Lake locally before you travel.