Lake One near Rhinelander: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake One belongs to Langlade County, Wisconsin. The water sits 1,677 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It sits higher than most water we list in Wisconsin. Rhinelander sits 14 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Tomahawk is 15 miles and Nashville 20 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lake One

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Langlade County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lake One a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 66°F and January near 10°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake One.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Lake Two is 0.2 miles distant. The position on Lake One is worth confirming on the day.