Lake Minocqua, Oneida County

Has anyone been out fishing lately? Or did the snow ruin any chances of late ice fishing? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Ice fishing in general is pretty much done for after the 22 inches of snow. Yes there is places that you can fish on Minocqua and get there by foot that aren't too far of walks. If you are going to be walking I suggest bringing snow shoes because the snow and slush will be deep. Walked out today and it wasn't a pretty sight. It also seems like a few of the smaller lakes are in worse shape. Saw a few guys on Katherine tonight stopped and talked for a while nothing spectacular happening out there today. Living up here I will say had a great game fish season and happy for that. Now for me its the wait until open water.

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Musky Ben

Musky Ben,

That wasn't the report that I was hoping for on your end. Is it possible to ice fish Lake Minocqua without being able to drive out on it? I have a 14 yr. old that is pretty excited about coming up to ice fish. Or are there other lakes that might be a little more accessible by foot? Let me know what you think and then I will have to make a decision on my end. I will wait to hear from you.

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Your worst fear came true... Too much snow and more forecasted through the weekend with 4-6" before Friday a.m. and a supposed big storm for Friday and Sat. That storm will take the air out of a potential great sledding weekend for the area businesses. We have heard through the day anywhere from 14" (I measured at my store) to 24" that fell through the night...

Slush will be a main theme until we get this knocked down with some warm temps.

Musky Ben

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Saw on this a.m.'s weather that they are predicting 12-18" of heavy wet snow and... that might make truck impossible for a very long time... In fact for others getting permanent shacks off before might be prudent...

Musky Ben

Thanks Musky Ben. I will wait to hear your report later in the week. Let's hope for less snow!

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Guessing after the snow on Tues./Wed. lake travel will get interesting for a day or two... Let ya know more after we get what they aren't sure to predict in terms of snowfall... If we get 6" or more it'll be a slush fest, if we get a foot or more, it will be ugly.

Musky Ben

I am on my way to the Minocqua area next weekend. I am wondering how lake travel is? Are people still driving trucks or has it gone to atv/snowmobile travel? Any pointers on what lakes to try in this area would be greatly appreciated. We will target panfish during the day and walleyes in the evening. Let me know if you can help a dad and his son out a little.

Thanks, TipDown!

Keeps - Any chance you'll share which area of the lake you were on?

Hello, My family and I will be coming up this weekend for some skiing and also try ice fishing. I was wondering how the fishing/ice conditions were near schoolhouse bay? PM and thanks in advance

Good Morning. I am planning on coming up this weekend and am asking about ice conditions. Which is going to be my best bet: truck, atv, or snowmobile? How thick is the ice and any areas I need to avoid? Thanks for all your help.

Bones