Savage Lake in Florence County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Savage Lake in Florence County, Wisconsin. It lies 1,404 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 142 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The whole outline is near 2.4 miles, and most of it is walkable. Size puts it in the front rank of our Florence County list. Stambaugh, Iron River at 16 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 97 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Savage Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Florence County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Savage Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 11°F in January to roughly 65°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Savage Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Dorothy Lake, 0.5 miles away. Nothing on Savage Lake should be assumed from this page alone.