On the map, Cranberry Lake shows up as a lake in Iron County and the water facts we have show about 12 acres and a maximum depth of 47 feet, which gives you a much better starting point than trying to read too much into a satellite view.
What the numbers tell you
| County | Iron County, WI |
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| Water type | Lake |
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| Surface area | 12 acres |
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| Maximum depth | 47 feet |
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| Recorded fish | 8 |
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I would give a few different kinds of spots an honest chance and I would build the day around 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 recorded in this water
The species record attached to Cranberry Lake includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow Trout, and Yellow Perch; which gives me something real to work with around weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and weeds and easy cover for panfish, and use the first few bites to narrow the plan.
An easy starting plan
For a first trip to Cranberry Lake, I would keep one shallow option and one deeper option ready so the day does not depend on a single idea, then I would verify any special water rules before deciding what can go in the cooler.
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