Fishing Report
Bright Lake Fishing Report
Packwaukee, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 19, 2026 at 11:51 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.759500, -89.405632
Est. water temp
54.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Packwaukee (Marquette County, WI).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 11 PM (Fair · 42/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
More Wisconsin fishing by species
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Species detail
How to catch them at Bright Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Bright Lake · 43.7595, -89.4056
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Bright Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass in Bright Lake.
When's the best time to fish Bright 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 Bright Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Bright Lake?
Bright Lake is near Packwaukee, WI, at 43.7595, -89.4056.
Plan your trip to Bright Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Bright Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.