Stella Lake in Oneida County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Oneida County, Stella Lake is a Wisconsin water. It sits at 1,627 feet above sea level. Roughly 419 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The edge covers about 4.3 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Oneida County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Rhinelander, is 12 miles distant. It is 101 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Stella Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Oneida County include brown trout, walleye, largemouth bass and northern pike. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Stella Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 66°F for July and 10°F for January. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Stella Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Gust Lake is 1.4 miles off. Rules at Stella Lake are worth checking on the day.