Fishing Report
Little Gibson Lake Fishing Report
Boulder Junction, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.138209, -89.537655
Est. water temp
64.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
20 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
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Good · 79/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
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Species detail
How to catch them at Little Gibson 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 →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 →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
Little Gibson Lake · 46.1382, -89.5377
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Little Gibson Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge in Little Gibson Lake.
When's the best time to fish Little Gibson 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 Little Gibson Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Little Gibson Lake?
Little Gibson Lake is near Boulder Junction, WI, at 46.1382, -89.5377.
Plan your trip to Little Gibson Lake
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