Meyer Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Meyer Lake belongs to Oneida County, Wisconsin. The surface lies 1,542 feet up. With some 29 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The town to know is Lac du Flambeau, 10 miles out. Rhinelander is 25 miles and Tomahawk 25 miles. Nearby, in order: Scotchman Lake at 2.2 miles, Windowpane Lake at about 3 miles, Smith Lake at 3.2 miles, Franklin Lake at about 3.3 miles and Silver Lake at 3.4 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Meyer Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Oneida County, recorded fish include brown trout, walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Meyer Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 9°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan any trip to Meyer Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Squirrel River Pines State Natural Area takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Scotchman Lake, 2.2 miles out. Signs at Meyer Lake carry more weight than any list.