Fishing at Kroening Lake, Shawano County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Shawano County in Wisconsin is where Kroening Lake sits. The water sits 942 feet up. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Shawano County are larger. You are 9.3 miles from Marion. It is 46 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Kroening Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Shawano County records list brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Kroening Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 13°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That is the shape of the year on Kroening Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Tilleda Pond 53 is 2.2 miles off. For Kroening Lake in particular, ask before you travel.