Benson Lake Fishing Map — 10 ft Deep, Spots (WI)

Target species

Species from state lake data, resolved by location. These species come from the Wisconsin DNR's own per-lake fish listing. Where the DNR reports a group rather than a species — “panfish”, “catfish”, “trout” — the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by this lake's location, depth and habitat, so those are an informed estimate, not a per-species survey. The named gamefish (walleye, musky, bass, pike, sturgeon…) are the DNR's own listing. (The depth chart is a computer-generated estimate from the lake's real shoreline and the DNR's maximum depth — not measured contours.) How we estimate species →

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Benson Lake: what the data says

7-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 10 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Benson Lake

Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 3 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 10 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 5 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 10 ft	dawn & dusk	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	3 to 10 ft	dawn & dusk	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	3 to 10 ft	dawn & dusk	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	2 to 10 ft	dawn	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Notable structure

Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft

Common questions

How deep is Benson Lake?

Benson Lake is about 10 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Benson Lake?

Anglers target rainbow trout on Benson Lake. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Benson Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Benson Lake?

For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

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