Fishing at Storm Lake, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Storm Lake is a Waupaca County water, in Wisconsin. It sits at 860 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 15 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Ground here is low by Wisconsin standards. The nearest town is Manawa, 2.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 45 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Storm Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Waupaca County: brown trout, flathead catfish, rainbow trout and common carp. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Storm Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 14°F in January to roughly 70°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. The season between ice runs from about early April to early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Storm Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Manawa Pond 275, 2.7 miles out. Confirm access to Storm Lake locally before you travel.