Virgin Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Virgin Lake lies within the bounds of Oneida County, Wisconsin. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. It measures about 37 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. You are 8.3 miles from Tomahawk. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 108 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Virgin Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name brown trout, walleye and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Virgin Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 10°F in January up to 67°F in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Virgin Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Gary Lake is 0.5 miles off. Signs at Virgin Lake carry more weight than any list.