Hodag Lake Fishing in Oneida County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Hodag Lake lies in Oneida County, Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 1,562 feet. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Oneida County. Rhinelander lies 7.7 miles from the water. Tomahawk lies 16 miles off, Eagle River another 23 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Hodag Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Oneida County include brown trout, walleye and largemouth bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Hodag Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 66°F, the coldest about 10°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. That shapes the year on Hodag Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Goodyear Lake is 0.8 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Hodag Lake.