Wilkerson Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Wilkerson Lake belongs to Washburn County, Wisconsin. The bank is 994 feet above sea level. Around 108 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The closest town, Spooner, is 7.5 miles distant. Saint Paul is the closest city, 83 miles away. Water in the same corner: 1 mile away is Ellsworth Lake, Rocky Ridge Creek at about 1.2 miles, 1.2 miles away is Lipsett Lake, Perch Lake at about 1.6 miles and 2 miles away is Bass Lake. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Wilkerson Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Wilkerson Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 69°F and January about 9°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Expect Wilkerson Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Ellsworth Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Wilkerson Lake before loading the car.