Spur Lake near Rhinelander: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Oneida County, Wisconsin, you have Spur Lake. The surface lies 1,581 feet up. Roughly 47 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 1.2 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For supplies, Rhinelander is 5.3 miles out. Tomahawk follows at 15 miles, then Eagle River at 24 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Spur Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Oneida County include brown trout, walleye and largemouth bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Spur Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 10°F to 66°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Spur Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. The water sits inside or beside a mapped nature reserve, so expect additional rules. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try John Lake, 0.4 miles away. Signs at Spur Lake carry more weight than any list.