The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Metonga Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin · about 2,020 acres (3.2 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Metonga Lake
In Forest County, Wisconsin, Metonga Lake covers about 2,020 acres.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,600 ft above sea level. Crandon is on the shore.
- Size
- About 2,020 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Forest 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 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 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
For a lake of this size in Wisconsin, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:52 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Metonga Lake
- Crandonon the shore
- Nashvilleabout 5.2 mi west
- Rhinelanderabout 25 mi west
- Antigoabout 29 mi southwest
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Questions about Metonga Lake
What fish are in Metonga Lake?
Lakes like Metonga Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Metonga Lake?
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 Metonga Lake?
About 2,020 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Metonga Lake?
Crandon is on the shore; Nashville is about 5.2 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Metonga Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Metonga Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
