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

• Overview

  Waubee Lake is listed under Oconto County, Wisconsin. Country round the bank runs to mixed forest. It measures about 116 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 2.5 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It ranks high for size among our Oconto County listings. Crandon is the closest town at 27 miles. The big place round here is Green Bay, 61 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Waubee Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Oconto County include brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Waubee Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 67°F; the cold one sits at 12°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Waubee Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. You can camp 170 yards off, which suits an early start. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Miriam Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Waubee Lake are worth checking on the day.