Upper Springstead Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Upper Springstead Lake falls in Iron County, part of Wisconsin. The bank is 1,585 feet above sea level. With some 121 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. On our Iron County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Lac du Flambeau, is 12 miles distant. For a city, Green Bay is 146 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Upper Springstead Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Iron County list walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, muskellunge and rainbow trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take Upper Springstead Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 10°F in January and 66°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Upper Springstead Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lower Springstead Lake, 0.4 miles away. Ask locally about Upper Springstead Lake if anything is unclear.