Upper Ninemile Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Upper Ninemile Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It stands 1,657 feet above sea level. Around 108 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Compared with other Wisconsin water on our list, it sits high. 9.2 miles away sits Eagle River, the nearest town. It is 109 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Upper Ninemile Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name brown trout, walleye and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Upper Ninemile Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 10°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about late November in an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Upper Ninemile Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Echo Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Upper Ninemile Lake before loading the car.