Shishebogama Lake near Lac du Flambeau: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Shishebogama Lake is one of the Vilas County listings for Wisconsin. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. It measures some 701 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Vilas County list. The closest town, Lac du Flambeau, is 6 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 129 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Shishebogama Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Shishebogama Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 9°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Expect Shishebogama Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try David Lake, 0.9 miles away. The position on Shishebogama Lake is worth confirming on the day.