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Wright Lake

Wright Lake is a lake in Wisconsin, near Bayfield County.

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Fish species in Wright Lake

In Bayfield County, Wright Lake is a mapped lake and the numbers attached to this water are about 21 acres and a maximum depth of 13 feet, so you can decide whether to fish it slow or break the day into a few different areas.

Getting a feel for the lake

CountyBayfield County, WI
Water typeLake
Surface area21 acres
Maximum depth13 feet
Recorded fish4

Start with a short rotation through accessible bank cover, vegetation, and nearby deeper water. Give each spot a few deliberate casts before moving on.

Fish in the current inventory

For Wright Lake, the fish list currently includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch; and I would let that list point me toward weeds and easy cover for panfish, and save the extra tackle until there is a reason to use it.

A no-nonsense way to start

If I were taking a friend to Wright Lake, I would keep the trip flexible enough to move, but not so restless that I never learn a spot, and I would read the current Wisconsin rules once before the trip so there are no surprises.

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