Wright Lake in Bayfield County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Wright Lake lies in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The bank is 1,152 feet above sea level. At 21 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest town is Lake Nebagamon, 11 miles away. After that come Ashland at 29 miles and Washburn at 30 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Wright Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Bayfield County include rainbow smelt, brown trout, yellow perch, rainbow trout and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Wright Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 67°F and January reads 9°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wright Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Ahmeek Lake, 0.6 miles out. The position on Wright Lake is worth confirming on the day.