Squaw Lake in Oconto County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Squaw Lake stands in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The setting is mixed forest on every side. It is low-lying compared with other Wisconsin water we list. Gillett sits 12 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Oconto Falls follows at 14 miles, then Legend Lake at 19 miles. Near neighbours include: 0.4 miles away is Little Squaw Lake, Wescott Lake 0.4 miles off, 0.6 miles away is Papoose Lake, Ucil Lake 0.7 miles off and 0.9 miles away is Funk Lake. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Squaw Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Squaw Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 69°F, while January sits near 13°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Squaw Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Little Squaw Lake, 0.4 miles out. Where Squaw Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.