Sawyer Lake Fishing Guide, Langlade County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Sawyer Lake sits within Langlade County in Wisconsin. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. Around 166 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The margin runs to about 3.9 miles in total. It is among the larger waters listed here for Langlade County. The closest town, Antigo, is 21 miles distant. Then Nashville, 23 miles, and Crandon, 23 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Sawyer Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Langlade County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Sawyer Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and January near 11°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sawyer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Jessie Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Sawyer Lake before loading the car.