Fishing Report
Balsam Lake Fishing Report
Boulder Junction, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.135705, -89.451407
Est. water temp
69.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
10 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Max depth: Stachelek et al. (2021), LAGOS-US DEPTH v1.0, Environmental Data Initiative (CC BY 4.0)
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Boulder Junction (Vilas County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on an estimated species for this un-surveyed lake.
Best window today: 7 PM (Excellent · 87/100)
See the full forecast →Likely species (estimated)
Estimated — not a state survey
Data for Balsam Lake hasn't been reported by the state. We're estimating the likely fish from 8 nearby lakes with confirmed surveys. These are informed guesses, not confirmed catches — treat them as a starting point.
- Black Crappie — estimated, not a confirmed record95% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Bluegill — estimated, not a confirmed record95% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Largemouth Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record95% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Muskellunge — estimated, not a confirmed record78% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Pumpkinseed — estimated, not a confirmed record95% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Yellow Perch — estimated, not a confirmed record95% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
Species detail
How to catch them at Balsam Lake
- Black CrappieEstimated
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report → - BluegillEstimated
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report → - Largemouth BassEstimated
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 8-20 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report → - MuskellungeEstimated
Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Muskellunge fishing report → - PumpkinseedEstimated
Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report → - Yellow PerchEstimated
Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Balsam Lake · 46.1357, -89.4514
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Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Balsam Lake?
Balsam Lake hasn't been surveyed by the state yet, but based on nearby confirmed lakes it likely holds Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. These are estimates, not confirmed catches.
When's the best time to fish Balsam Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Balsam Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Balsam Lake?
Balsam Lake is near Boulder Junction, WI, at 46.1357, -89.4514.
Plan your trip to Balsam Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Balsam Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.