The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Rhinelander
Oneida County, Wisconsin · about 2,200 acres (3.4 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Rhinelander
Lake Rhinelander spreads over about 2,200 acres in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
From end to end it runs about 6.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 38 miles. At about 1,560 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Rhinelander sits right on the water.
- Size
- About 2,200 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 6.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,560 ft
- County
- Oneida County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 41°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Rhinelander
- Rhinelanderon the shore
- Eagle Riverabout 18 mi northeast
- Tomahawkabout 18 mi southwest
- Nashvilleabout 20 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Rhinelander
What fish are in Lake Rhinelander?
Lakes like Lake Rhinelander usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Rhinelander?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Rhinelander?
About 2,200 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Rhinelander?
Rhinelander is on the shore; Eagle River is about 18 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Rhinelander today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Rhinelander on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
