School Section Lake 2 Fishing in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, School Section Lake 2 belongs to Waukesha County. The setting is pine and birch on every side. The water covers some 128 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 2.0 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Ground here is low by Wisconsin standards. The closest town, Dousman, is 2.6 miles distant. It is 30 miles to Milwaukee, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on School Section Lake 2

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Across Waukesha County, recorded fish include common carp, bluegill, brown trout and rainbow trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 17°F to 71°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Pretty Lake is 2 miles distant. Check the position at this water before loading the car.