Kennedy Lake Fishing Map — 40 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 Kennedy Lake: what the data says

10-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 40 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.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Kennedy Lake

In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	8 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	8 to 40 ft	dawn	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Yellow Perch fishing at Kennedy Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 34 ft, rated prime for fall yellow perch. Best bite is early morning. 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	10 to 30 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	12 to 35 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Kennedy Lake

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 25 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 34 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	10 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	8 to 20 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Kennedy Lake

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 25 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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	4 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	10 to 25 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Deep basin: deep basin, around 34 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 18 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft

Common questions

How deep is Kennedy Lake?

Kennedy Lake is about 40 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 Kennedy Lake?

Anglers target crappie, bluegill, rainbow trout, yellow perch on Kennedy 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 Kennedy Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 34 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Kennedy 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.

Nearby waters

Lower Demlow Lake · Schmuhl Lake · Perch Lake · Moose Lake · Rabe Lake · Phlox Pond

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