Apple Lake

On the map, Apple Lake shows up as a lake in St. Croix County with published numbers of about 110 acres and a maximum depth of 32 feet, which gives you a much better starting point than trying to read too much into a satellite view.

What the numbers tell you

I would give a few different kinds of spots an honest chance and I would make sure I actually fish shoreline cover, weed edges, and the first clean drop away from the bank because the easiest way to waste a day is to keep moving without learning anything.

Fish recorded in this water

The species record attached to Apple Lake includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, and Yellow Perch; which tells me to think about weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and points, breaks, and wind-pushed edges for walleye, and use the first few bites to narrow the plan.

An easy starting plan

For a first trip to Apple Lake, I would make a short plan, fish it honestly, and change areas only when the water gives me a reason, then I would verify any special water rules before deciding what can go in the cooler.