Fishing at Townline Lake, Langlade County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Out in Langlade County, Wisconsin, sits Townline Lake. Height above sea level is 1,785 feet. At roughly 17 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Wisconsin water on our list, it sits high. The closest town, Nashville, is 17 miles distant. Antigo follows at 18 miles, then Rhinelander at 19 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Townline Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Langlade County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Townline Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 66°F at the top of summer and 10°F at the bottom of winter. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Townline Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. 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. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Upper Wolf Lake, 1.2 miles away. Signs at Townline Lake carry more weight than any list.