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

• Overview

  Set in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, this is Squaw Lake. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Wisconsin listings. Nearest town is Hortonville, 5 miles off. For a city, Green Bay is 37 miles off. Nearby, in order: Shaky Lake just 2.9 miles, Black Otter Lake 4.9 miles, Cincoe Lake just 7 miles, Traders Bayou 7.9 miles and Templeton Bayou just 8.1 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Squaw Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Outagamie County include bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and northern pike. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. The near bank of Squaw Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 70°F in July and bottom out at 15°F in January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Squaw Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Shaky Lake, 2.9 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Squaw Lake.