Ostrowski Lake

Ostrowski Lake is a Wisconsin lake located in Portage County and its basic numbers come out to about 5 acres and a maximum depth of 7 feet, which is the first thing I would want to know if a buddy asked me about this place.

The first things worth knowing

I would start broad, then slow down once something starts making sense with my first few stops centered on the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach and I would take a couple of bites in one type of water over a dozen pretty spots with no life.

What the current record shows

The species currently tied to Ostrowski Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch; so the first few setups I pack would cover weeds and easy cover for panfish, and make the first hour useful instead of random.

How I would fish it

For somebody fishing Ostrowski Lake for the first time, I would fish the places that make sense for the species on the list and avoid chasing every rumor I heard online, then I would confirm the current rules before the first fish ever comes over the side.