Scott Lake Fishing near Eagle River, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Forest County, Wisconsin, is where Scott Lake sits. The surface lies 1,640 feet up. Roughly 26 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It sits higher than most water we list in Wisconsin. You are 15 miles from Eagle River. It is 99 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Scott Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Scott Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 10°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Scott Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Shelp Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Scott Lake are worth checking on the day.