Fishing at Mountain Lake, Oconto County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  You will find Mountain Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Height above sea level is 955 feet. The water covers some 28 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest place of any size is Gillett, 29 miles away. It is 57 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Mountain Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Oconto County include brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Mountain Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 67°F in July and bottom out at 12°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Mountain Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Frieda Lake, 1 mile out. Check the position on Mountain Lake before loading the car.