Oakwood Lake 45 near Black River Falls: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Jackson County end of Wisconsin holds Oakwood Lake 45. It lies 906 feet above sea level. For supplies, Black River Falls is 11 miles out. Neillsville lies 14 miles off, Osseo another 21 miles. In the same area: Trow Lake 70 a touch under 1.1 miles, Emerson Lake 10 6 miles away, Lake Arbutus a touch under 7 miles, Lake 24 6 SWR 17 7.1 miles away and Oxbow Pond a touch under 8.6 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Oakwood Lake 45

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Jackson County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout, common carp, smallmouth bass and walleye. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 11°F to 70°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Trow Lake 70 sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.