Aspen Lake

Aspen Lake is one of the lakes mapped in Vilas County with the current lake record giving us about 21 acres and a maximum depth of 11 feet, which gives you a much better starting point than trying to read too much into a satellite view.

The lake itself

I would start with a few obvious areas and make the lake prove I need more with a little time spent on the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach because the easiest way to waste a day is to keep moving without learning anything.

Fish to think about

The water-specific species list for Aspen Lake includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch; so I would build the first part of the day around weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and weeds and easy cover for panfish, and avoid chasing a totally different kind of fishing without a reason.

Where I would put my time

For the opening trip to Aspen Lake, I would make every move change one big thing, like depth or cover, instead of just driving to another pretty spot, then I would verify any special water rules before deciding what can go in the cooler.