Fishing Trego Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Trego Lake lies in Washburn County, Wisconsin. The setting is pine and birch. It measures about 173 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 5.5 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Few waters listed in Washburn County are bigger. Spooner at 8.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Shell Lake lies 14 miles off, Hayward another 20 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Trego Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Species logged across Washburn County include largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Trego Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 68°F and January near 9°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Trego Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Leisure Lake, 2.1 miles away. Confirm before you fish Trego Lake.