Timberline Lake in Wisconsin is a popular fishing spot with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, crappie, and perch. The lake is located near other popular outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and hunting. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 75°F.

Fishing tips for Timberline Lake include using live bait or artificial lures such as plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. It's also recommended to fish near weed beds, drop-offs, and other areas where fish tend to congregate.

In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking through nearby state parks or exploring the local wildlife. The fall season is particularly popular for hunting in the surrounding areas.

Overall, Timberline Lake is a great location for fishing and outdoor activities with a variety of fish species and nearby attractions.

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.