Susan Lake Fishing Guide, Langlade County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Susan Lake sits in Langlade County, out in Wisconsin. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Compared with other Wisconsin water on our list, it sits high. The nearest town is Antigo, 14 miles away. Nashville is 15 miles and Crandon 21 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Susan Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Langlade County include brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take Susan Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 66°F and January reads 10°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan around that when you fish Susan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Bogus Swamp State Natural Area takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Alta Lake, 0.2 miles out. Ask locally about Susan Lake if anything is unclear.