Parole Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Wisconsin, USA. It is known for its variety of fish species including largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, and perch. The lake is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and offers many nearby activities such as hiking, camping, and bird watching.

When fishing at Parole Lake, it is recommended to use live bait such as night crawlers or minnows for the best results. Anglers should also try fishing around weed beds and using topwater lures for largemouth bass. Northern pike tend to be caught in deeper waters and using spinnerbaits or spoons can be effective.

The best time of year to visit Parole Lake for fishing is during the spring and fall months when the water temperature is cooler. The average temperature during the spring (March to May) is around 45-60°F and during the fall (September to November) is around 45-65°F.

Overall, Parole Lake is a great fishing destination for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.

Featured Fish - Black Crappie

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.