Hoodoo Lake near Lake Nebagamon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hoodoo Lake lies within the bounds of Douglas County, Wisconsin. It stands 1,007 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 33 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Lake Nebagamon is the closest place, 5.2 miles off. Further out sit Superior (28 miles) and Duluth (30 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Hoodoo Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Douglas County include yellow perch, walleye, white sucker, black crappie and rainbow smelt. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Work Hoodoo Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 9°F in January up to 67°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Hoodoo Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A campsite is mapped about 0.9 miles away, which makes an early start easier. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Rush Lake at 3.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Hoodoo Lake before loading the car.