Fishing At Lake Onalaska
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Onalaska in Wisconsin.
Located in the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Lake Onalaska is a 8,400-acre lake on the western border of Wisconsin, at La Crosse. These flooded backwaters create miles and miles of shoreline with an endless number of channels, islands and clusters of aquatic vegetation. Ice fishing is popular in winter when there is safe ice. In the warmer months opportunities for boating and fishing abound. The lake has nice populations of walleye, northern pike, perch, catfish, bass, crappie and sunfish. Canoes, kayaks, pontoons and fishing boats are available for rent at the lake. There is access for fishing from shore at numerous places on the northern and eastern shores, and on the island. A half dozen boat landings and boat launch ramps are open to the public.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Onalaska
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Lake Onalaska Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
La Crosse Land Conservation Campground - 608 785-9867
Bluebird Springs RV Park - 608 781-2267
Scenic Acres Camp Ground - 507 643-6043
Mulberry Meadows RV Park - 507 429-1667
Lake Onalaska WI Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Onalaska
La Crosse Land Conservation Campground
400 4th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
608 785-9867
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Lake Onalaska in Wisconsin.
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Good walleye, northern pike, perch, catfish, bass, crappie and sunfish fishing opportunities abound at Lake Onalaska on the western border of Wisconsin.
