House Lake near Oconto Falls: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find House Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin. This is lake country bush country. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Oconto County list. Oconto Falls is the closest place, 18 miles off. Green Bay sits 43 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on House Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Oconto County names brown trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of House Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 13°F in January up to 69°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on House Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Marsh Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on House Lake should be assumed from this page alone.