Hixon Lake near Rhinelander: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Oneida County, Wisconsin, is where Hixon Lake sits. The ground round it is mixed forest. At about 58 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 1.5 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Rhinelander, 3.8 miles off. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 100 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Hixon Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Oneida County cover brown trout, walleye and largemouth bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Hixon Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 10°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Hixon Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. De Marce Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Hixon Lake carry more weight than any list.