Schildhauer Pond, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Schildhauer Pond stands in Calumet County, Wisconsin. The ground around here is pine and birch. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Calumet County are larger. For a base, New Holstein sits 1 mile out. Kiel is 3.1 miles and Chilton 7.2 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Schildhauer Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Calumet County: common carp, rainbow trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Schildhauer Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 17°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Schildhauer Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Mud Lake, 3.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Schildhauer Pond is worth confirming on the day.