Line Lake Fishing in Oconto County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Line Lake in the Oconto County part of Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 1,280 feet. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Oconto County list holds plenty of bigger water. Crandon is the closest town at 26 miles. Green Bay is the closest city, 59 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Line Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Oconto County include brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Line Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 12°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Line Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Recorded parking is 0.9 miles off, far enough to travel light. A picnic area is mapped about 0.9 miles away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Krake Lakes at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Line Lake before loading the car.