Second Lake near Oconto Falls: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Oconto County, Second Lake is a Wisconsin water. The bank gives way to rolling bush. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Oconto County. Start from Oconto Falls, 11 miles down the road. It is 36 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Second Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Oconto County include brown trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Second Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 69°F on average, January about 13°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Second Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, First Lake is 0.2 miles off. What applies at Second Lake may have changed since it was mapped.