Fishing Report
Sime Lake Fishing Report
Boulder Junction, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 31, 2026 at 11:31 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.157486, -89.521329
Est. water temp
68.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
13 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
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on a species the DNR listed for this lake by category, not by name.
Best window today: 10 PM (Good · 75/100)
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 Sime 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 →- 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
Sime Lake · 46.1575, -89.5213
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Sime Lake?
Sime Lake hasn't been surveyed by the state yet, but based on nearby confirmed lakes it likely holds Muskellunge. These are estimates, not confirmed catches.
When's the best time to fish Sime 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 Sime Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Sime Lake?
Sime Lake is near Boulder Junction, WI, at 46.1575, -89.5213.
Plan your trip to Sime Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Sime Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.