Sherman Lake Fishing near Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

• Overview

  This water sits in Iron County, Wisconsin. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. With some 128 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With about 1.9 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Few waters listed in Iron County are bigger. For a base, Lac du Flambeau sits 7.6 miles out. Park Falls lies 26 miles off, Wakefield another 28 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Sherman Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, muskellunge and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Sherman Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 10°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Sherman Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Homestead Lake, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Sherman Lake before loading the car.