Fishing Report
Riley Lake Fishing Report
Laona, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.537343, -88.778970
Est. water temp
61.9°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
South wind at 5 mph — the north shore is windward.
Wind tends to push food, then baitfish, toward the bank it blows into — a rule of thumb, not a guarantee of where fish are. It says nothing about whether that shore is public or reachable.
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Laona (Forest County, WI).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Good · 70/100)
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 Riley 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 →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-18 ft
Northern Pike 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
Riley Lake · 45.5373, -88.7790
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Lake outline: WI DNR 24K Hydrography Lakes and Open Water
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FAQ
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What fish are in Riley Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Northern Pike in Riley Lake.
When's the best time to fish Riley 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 Riley Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Riley Lake?
Riley Lake is near Laona, WI, at 45.5373, -88.7790.
Plan your trip to Riley Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Riley Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.