Trout Springs in Florence County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Trout Springs belongs to Florence County. The surroundings are mixed forest. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Florence County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Stambaugh, Iron River, 7.1 miles out. Iron River lies 8.1 miles off, Crystal Falls another 15 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Trout Springs

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Open biodiversity records for Florence County list brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Trout Springs before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 10°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Trout Springs around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Wisconsin Slough, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing here settles the position at Trout Springs for certain.