Wintergreen Lake Fishing in Polk County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Wintergreen Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin. The bank is 1,266 feet above sea level. Around 40 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The nearest town is Cumberland, 9.2 miles away. The nearest city of size is Saint Paul, 63 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Wintergreen Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Polk County include brown trout, rainbow trout and northern pike. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Wintergreen Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 10°F in January up to 69°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Wintergreen Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Grouse Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Wintergreen Lake in what we hold.