Hill Lake near Lac du Flambeau: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Oneida County, Wisconsin, you have Hill Lake. The land about it is rolling bush. It measures about 31 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 1.1 miles, and most of it is walkable. The nearest town is Lac du Flambeau, 8.8 miles away. Beyond it, Rhinelander at 24 miles and Eagle River at 25 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Hill Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brown trout, walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Treat Hill Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 9°F to 66°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan around that when you fish Hill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Crescent Lake, 0.6 miles out. For Hill Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.