Utica Lake near Dousman: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Wisconsin holds Utica Lake, in Waukesha County. Height above sea level is 850 feet. It covers about 13 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Waukesha County are larger. Dousman at 0.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. Then Delafield, 5.1 miles, and Wales, 5.6 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Utica Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Waukesha County include common carp, bluegill, brown trout and rainbow trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Utica Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 17°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Ice usually gives way near early April, and forms again about mid December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Utica Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Spring Lake, 1.1 miles out. Check the position at Utica Lake before loading the car.