Fishing Report
Courtland Lake Fishing Report
Mercer, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.236073, -90.121409
Est. water temp
72.9°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Mercer (Iron 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 · 99/100)
See the full forecast →Likely species (estimated)
Estimated — not a state survey
Data for Courtland 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 record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Bluegill — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Largemouth Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Muskellunge — estimated, not a confirmed record88% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Pumpkinseed — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Yellow Perch — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
Species detail
How to catch them at Courtland 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 Fall depth: 0-10 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 Fall depth: 6-18 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 Fall depth: 5-15 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 Fall depth: 8-25 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 Fall 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 Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Courtland Lake · 46.2361, -90.1214
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Courtland Lake?
Courtland 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 Courtland 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 Courtland Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Courtland Lake?
Courtland Lake is near Mercer, WI, at 46.2361, -90.1214.
Plan your trip to Courtland Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Courtland Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.