Waukau Lake Fishing in Menominee County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Waukau Lake falls inside Menominee County. It stands 919 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 23 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Menominee County list holds plenty of bigger water. Keshena is the closest town at 4.6 miles. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 41 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Waukau Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Waukau Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 13°F in January up to 68°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Waukau Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. 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. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Beauprey Lake at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Waukau Lake carry more weight than any list.