Fishing at South Two Lakes, Oneida County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  South Two Lakes lies in Oneida County, Wisconsin. The land about it is lake country bush. It measures about 222 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. At about 3.4 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is among the larger waters listed here for Oneida County. The closest town, Rhinelander, is 14 miles away. Beyond it, Lac du Flambeau at 19 miles and Eagle River at 20 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on South Two Lakes

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Oneida County include brown trout, walleye, largemouth bass and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At South Two Lakes the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 9°F to 66°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to South Two Lakes by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is North Two Lakes, 0.7 miles out. Signs at South Two Lakes carry more weight than any list.