Shabodock Lake Fishing near Crandon, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Shabodock Lake is a Forest County water, Wisconsin side. It stands 1,453 feet above sea level. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Forest County. Crandon lies 16 miles from the water. Green Bay is the closest city, 76 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Shabodock Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Forest County, recorded fish include brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and northern pike. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Shabodock Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 66°F; by January the average is down near 11°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Shabodock Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Piledriver Lake is 1.7 miles distant. Treat access at Shabodock Lake as something to verify.