First Lake in Oconto County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  First Lake falls in Oconto County, part of Wisconsin. It lies 778 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Oconto County. For a base, Oconto Falls sits 11 miles out. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 36 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on First Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Oconto County cover brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On First Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 69°F and January near 13°F on the long-run figures. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That is the shape of the year on First Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Second Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at First Lake before loading the car.