Whisky Lake Fishing in Douglas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Whisky Lake falls inside Douglas County. It stands 1,175 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Douglas County are larger. For supplies, Lake Nebagamon is 4 miles out. Superior lies 27 miles off, Duluth another 30 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Whisky Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Douglas County include yellow perch, walleye, white sucker, black crappie and rainbow smelt. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Whisky Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for July and 8°F for January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Whisky Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Horseshoe Lake, 0.4 miles away. Signs at Whisky Lake carry more weight than any list.