Fishing Report
Lake Elma Fishing Report
Zoar, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 29, 2026 at 10:31 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.037697, -88.890354
Est. water temp
68.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
30 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: Zoar (Menominee County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on an estimated species for this un-surveyed lake.
Best window today: 10 PM (Good · 76/100)
See the full forecast →Likely species (estimated)
Estimated — not a state survey
Data for Lake Elma 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 record62% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Bluegill — estimated, not a confirmed record62% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Largemouth Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record32% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Muskellunge — estimated, not a confirmed record22% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Pumpkinseed — estimated, not a confirmed record62% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Yellow Perch — estimated, not a confirmed record62% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
Species detail
How to catch them at Lake Elma
- 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
Lake Elma · 45.0377, -88.8904
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Elma?
Lake Elma 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 Lake Elma?
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 Lake Elma to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Elma?
Lake Elma is near Zoar, WI, at 45.0377, -88.8904.
Plan your trip to Lake Elma
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Elma, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.