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Wisconsin · Fishing
Westboro sits in Taylor County in north-central Wisconsin, and the fishing around town is almost entirely lake-based — which makes sense given the cluster of lakes that define this part of the Northwoods.
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Westboro sits in Taylor County in north-central Wisconsin, and the fishing around town is almost entirely lake-based — which makes sense given the cluster of lakes that define this part of the Northwoods. The five access points and destinations listed on Roamze here cover two distinct bodies of water: the various entry points around the larger lake system, including Eastwood, Picnic Point, and the Spearhead Point area, plus James Lake as a separate option. That gives you some real choices depending on whether you want a quieter shoreline spot, a sheltered area with amenities like the Spearhead Point Shelter, or a smaller lake experience at James Lake. Taylor County lakes typically hold walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, and panfish including bluegill and crappie, though the specific mix varies by water body. This is not a destination built around trophy fishing claims — it's a working Northwoods lake region where a weekday morning with a canoe or a small aluminum boat will generally put you in a good position. Access at these spots ranges from open shoreline to designated recreation areas, so you have options whether you're bank fishing or launching a small craft.
All five listings on this page are lake fishing spots, so you're looking at stillwater fishing rather than river or stream angling. The access points around the main lake system — Eastwood, Picnic Point, and Spearhead Point — give you multiple angles on the same water, while James Lake is a separate, smaller option if you want a more contained experience.
In north-central Wisconsin, the walleye and bass opener in early May kicks off the main season, and fishing stays productive through October. Late May through June tends to be strong for walleye and pike as water temperatures stabilize after ice-out. Panfish like bluegill and crappie are reliable through summer and are a good option if you're fishing with kids or newer anglers.
Eastwood
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Chippewa
~28 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Smith Rapids Pavilion
~1h 11m drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Prairie River - Merrill Trout Section
~1h 3m drive
Moderate
Spearhead Point
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Smith Rapids
~1h 11m drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Spearhead Point Shelter
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Twin Lakes
~1h 19m drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Picnic Point
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Medford - Park Falls District
~1h 10m drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Sailor Lake Pavilion
~1h 2m drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
North Twin Lake Recreation Area
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Early morning and the hour or two before sunset are consistently the most productive windows on Northwoods lakes, particularly for walleye and bass. Midday in summer can slow down significantly, especially on clear-water lakes where fish push deeper. If you're targeting panfish, midday can still produce near structure and weed edges.
Shoreline access is available at several of these spots, including Picnic Point and the Spearhead Point area, so bank fishing is a real option. That said, a small boat or kayak will open up significantly more water and let you work structure away from shore. James Lake, being smaller, is well-suited to a canoe or kayak if you have one.
You'll need a valid Wisconsin fishing license, available through the Wisconsin DNR website or at local bait shops and sporting goods retailers. Taylor County lakes fall under standard Wisconsin inland fishing regulations, but individual lakes can have special size or bag limits, so check the current Wisconsin DNR regulation pamphlet for the specific water body you plan to fish before you go.
