Fishing Lake Namekagon

AKA: Namekagon Lake Recreation Area

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Lake Namakagon, WI

Popular Fish Species Lake Namekagon, WI

Walleye Fishing

Lake Namekagon is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by Fisheries Management. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Lake Namekagon Popular Fish - Northern Pike

Northern Pike Fishing

Big northern pike are thriving in the cool waters of Lake Namekagon. This year they are being caught in good numbers with an occasional giant. April and May are the best months of the year for northern pike fishing here. They are extremely active when feeding and they can catch and eat pretty much any food source in the lake. Northerns are very agile and powerful, plus they have big mouths with very sharp teeth. Summer can be spotty but pike are caught all through the summer. Fall can also be good sometimes stretching into October. Large, flashy lures that mimic the bait they prey upon are great lures for northerns. Trolling along weed edges can often entice strikes. When the lake has safe ice in winter, ice fishing for northern pike can be quite thrilling. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find northern pike holding during summer. Portable fish finders can also be a big help. Throughout the season, effective lures include spoons, spinners, and crankbaits, particularly those with bright colors or metallic finishes to attract the pike's attention. Additionally, big flies, soft plastic swimbaits and jerkbaits can be successful, especially when retrieved erratically to mimic wounded prey.

Lake Namekagon Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Namekagon is a popular bass fishing lake. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. In winter when the lake freezes over and the ice is safe, bass can also be caught while ice fishing. A history of careful fisheries management by the Fisheries Management. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has helped to maintain a good bass fishery for anglers.

Lake Namekagon Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Lake Namekagon in Wisconsin.

Beautiful scenery and excellent fishing make Lake Namekagon a very desirable destination for a day of fishing or an extended fishing trip. Anglers visit this 2,900-acre lake with 90 miles of shoreline to pursue largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, black crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill. This fishery with many coves, islands and pockets is located in the northern part of the state, 8 miles east of Cable.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Namekagon

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Lake Namekagon Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Garmisch USA Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes, pontoon boats and kayaks
715 794-2204

Lakewoods Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats, pontoon boats and kayaks
715 794-2561

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

County Road D Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, north side, off County Road D, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Funnys Lane Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Funnys Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, paved parking.