Walsh Lake in Forest County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Forest County, Wisconsin, sits Walsh Lake. Height above sea level is 1,585 feet. It runs to roughly 45 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The closest town, Crandon, is 8.5 miles away. Green Bay is the closest city, 76 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Walsh Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Forest County cover brown trout, largemouth bass and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Walsh Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 10°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Walsh Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Kimberly Lake, 0.3 miles out. Ask locally about Walsh Lake if anything is unclear.