Slim Lake Fishing Map — 33 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 Slim Lake: what the data says

14-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 33 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 Slim Lake

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 33 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 28 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

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	10 to 33 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	10 to 33 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Slim Lake

Spring crappie on Slim Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 25 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 33 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 28 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	10 to 33 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Slim 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 Deep basin, a deep basin in about 28 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.

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

Pumpkinseed fishing at Slim Lake

Spring pumpkinseed on Slim Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 2 to 10 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 18 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 15 ft, rated good for winter pumpkinseed. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 8 ft	midday & dusk	Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin
Summer	2 to 10 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly)
Fall	4 to 14 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	6 to 18 ft	dawn	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Deep basin: deep basin, around 28 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft

Common questions

How deep is Slim Lake?

Slim Lake is about 33 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 Slim Lake?

Anglers target crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed on Slim 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 Slim Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 28 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 Slim 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

Bullhead Lake · Camp Four Lake · Mud Lake · Butternut Lake · Schnur Lake · Parker Lake

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