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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Minocqua Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin · 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Minocqua Lake
Minocqua Lake is a natural lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin, covering 1,360 acres. Lake Minocqua surrounds the town of Minocqua, with a bridge crossing the lake near its southwestern shore.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 16.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,580 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 60 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 23 ft. Lac du Flambeau lies about 11 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 60 ft (average 23 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 16.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,580 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- 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 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 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 in Minocqua Lake
Anglers come to Minocqua Lake for muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
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
5 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 6:56 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Minocqua Lake
- Lac du Flambeauabout 11 mi northwest
- Rhinelanderabout 20 mi southeast
- Eagle Riverabout 20 mi east
- Tomahawkabout 26 mi south
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Questions about Minocqua Lake
What fish are in Minocqua Lake?
Minocqua Lake holds muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Minocqua Lake?
About 60 ft at the deepest point, about 23 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Minocqua Lake?
1,360 acres, with about 16.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Minocqua Lake?
Lac du Flambeau is about 11 miles northwest; Rhinelander is about 20 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Minocqua Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Minocqua Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
