Newton Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Newton Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The ground round it is pine and birch. It covers about 19 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is low-lying compared with other Wisconsin water we list. Gillett lies 1.1 miles from the water. Oconto Falls is 7.1 miles away, with Legend Lake at 13 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Newton Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name brown trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Newton Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 14°F and July at about 69°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That shapes the year on Newton Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Savage Lake, 1.1 miles away. Check the position at Newton Lake before loading the car.