Stewart Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Vilas County in Wisconsin is where Stewart Lake sits. Elevation runs to 1,670 feet. Roughly 40 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Around 1.0 miles of margin, front to back. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Wisconsin listings. Nearest town is Eagle River, 10 miles off. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 123 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Stewart Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Stewart Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 9°F in January up to 65°F in July. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Stewart Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Wilson Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Stewart Lake carry more weight than any list.