Windfall Lake in Langlade County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Windfall Lake lies within the bounds of Langlade County, Wisconsin. The water sits 1,512 feet up. The water covers some 53 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Size puts it in the front rank of our Langlade County list. Nearest place of any size is Crandon, 14 miles away. Nashville lies 16 miles off, Antigo another 26 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Windfall Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Langlade County cover brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Windfall Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 11°F and July at about 66°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Windfall Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Spring Pond at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. For Windfall Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.