Rock Lake Fishing near Lake Catherine, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Rock Lake is set in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It stands 755 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 50 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Around 1.1 miles of margin, front to back. It is low-lying compared with other Wisconsin water we list. The closest town, Lake Catherine, is 1.8 miles distant. Elgin sits 33 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Rock Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Kenosha County records list common carp, bluegill and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Rock Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 19°F in January up to 71°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. The season between ice runs from about late March to mid December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Rock Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Lake Catherine at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Rock Lake are worth checking on the day.