Fishing Niene Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Niene Lake is set in Taylor County, Wisconsin. The land about it is pine and birch. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Taylor County standards. The closest town, Medford, is 14 miles away. Green Bay is the closest city, 123 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Niene Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Taylor County include brown trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Niene Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 10°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It sets the rhythm of the year at Niene Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Duchien Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Niene Lake as something to verify.