Sawdust Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Sawdust Lake is listed under Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The water sits 1,086 feet up. About 19 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Ashland, is 19 miles away. Saint Paul is the closest city, 142 miles away. Neighbouring water: Twin Lakes within 1.2 miles, Mirror Lake near enough 1.3 miles, Honey Lake within 1.8 miles, Wanoka Lake near enough 1.9 miles and Patsy Lake within 1.9 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Sawdust Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Bayfield County list rainbow smelt, brown trout, yellow perch, rainbow trout and white sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Fish Sawdust Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 66°F and January reads 9°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Sawdust Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Twin Lakes at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Sawdust Lake.