Virginia Lake near Reedsburg: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Sauk County end of Wisconsin holds Virginia Lake. The bank is 892 feet above sea level. For supplies, Reedsburg is 3.5 miles out. Madison is the closest city, 41 miles away. Nearby, in order: Mirror Lake at about 5.5 miles, 5.6 miles out stands Lake Dellona, Seeley Lake at about 7.5 miles, 7.8 miles out stands Lake Blass and 1 Reservoir at about 7.8 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Virginia Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records held for Sauk County cover brown trout, rainbow trout, common carp, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Virginia Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 15°F in January up to 71°F in July. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Anyone fishing Virginia Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Mirror Lake, 5.5 miles away. Signs at Virginia Lake carry more weight than any list.