White Lake Fishing Guide, Marquette County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Marquette County end of Wisconsin holds White Lake. It sits at 797 feet above sea level. The water covers some 88 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.7 miles, and most of it is walkable. It ranks high for size among our Marquette County listings. Montello lies 3.6 miles from the water. Madison sits 52 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on White Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name brown trout, bluegill, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take White Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 16°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about early December in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to White Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Mud Lake sits 2.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at White Lake carry more weight than any list.