Dark Lake Fishing Map — 13 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 Dark Lake: what the data says

34-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 13 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

Yellow Perch fishing at Dark Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 4 to 13 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 13 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	4 to 13 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	4 to 13 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	4 to 13 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Dark Lake

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 4 to 13 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 13 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	4 to 13 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	4 to 13 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	4 to 13 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Dark Lake

In spring, bluegill run shallow here, mostly 1 to 6 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 13 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 13 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring bluegill. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	3 to 13 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	4 to 13 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	4 to 13 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 6 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Common questions

How deep is Dark Lake?

Dark Lake is about 13 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 Dark Lake?

Anglers target crappie, bluegill, yellow perch on Dark 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 Dark Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Dark Lake?

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

Nearby waters

West Lake · Our Lake · White Lake · Flora Lake · Mud Lake · Perote Lake

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