Fishing Report
Upper Red Lake Fishing Report
Gresham, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 2:11 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
44.860729, -88.800349
Est. water temp
77.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
15 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Mean depth: 6 ft
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: Gresham (Shawano County, WI).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 8 PM (Excellent · 94/100)
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 Upper Red 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 Summer depth: 10-20 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 Summer depth: 10-20 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 Summer depth: 8-20 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 Summer depth: 6-20 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 Summer depth: 6-20 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 Summer 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 Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Smallmouth 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: 20-40 ft
Smallmouth 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 Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Upper Red Lake · 44.8607, -88.8003
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FAQ
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What fish are in Upper Red Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass in Upper Red Lake.
When's the best time to fish Upper Red 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 Upper Red Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Upper Red Lake?
Upper Red Lake is near Gresham, WI, at 44.8607, -88.8003.
Plan your trip to Upper Red Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Upper Red Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.