Springer Lake Fishing Guide, Marinette County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Springer Lake is a Marinette County water, in Wisconsin. It stands 915 feet above sea level. Some 27 miles away sits Niagara, the nearest settlement. Kingsford lies 28 miles off, Norway another 29 miles. Within easy reach: Lily Lake sits 0.4 miles out, 0.4 miles away is Elbow Lake, Spencer Lake sits 0.6 miles out, 0.7 miles away is Silver Lake and Rollins Lake sits 1.1 miles out. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Springer Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Marinette County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Springer Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 12°F in January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about early December in an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Springer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Lily Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Springer Lake may have changed since it was mapped.