Spring Lake Fishing Guide, Forest County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Spring Lake is listed under Forest County, Wisconsin. It stands 1,588 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Forest County standards. Nearest place of any size is Crandon, 7.8 miles away. Nashville lies 10 miles off, Antigo another 28 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Spring Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 65°F on average, January about 11°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Spring Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Lost Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Spring Lake in particular, ask before you travel.