Fishing Report
Margaret Lake Fishing Report
Mercer, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 5, 2026 at 7:55 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.193241, -90.005502
Est. water temp
75.7°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
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 7 AM (Excellent · 97/100)
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.
Species detail
How to catch them at Margaret 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 →- 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 → 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
Margaret Lake · 46.1932, -90.0055
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Margaret Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass in Margaret Lake.
When's the best time to fish Margaret 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 Margaret Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Margaret Lake?
Margaret Lake is near Mercer, WI, at 46.1932, -90.0055.
Plan your trip to Margaret Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Margaret Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.