West Wisc Fishing Suggestions

I am heading to the land of cheese and beer this weekend for a wedding and need some reccomendations on which lake or lakes to hit for a morning of fishing.

I’ll be staying at Hointville lake about 10 miles southwest of Minong. Any recommendations on a good lake to fish would be appreciated. I’d like to target Muskies if I can but will settle for bass or walleyes if there are any good lakes within about 30 miles or so.

I’ll only be able to fish saturday morning until about 1 pm if I can get away from the fun and excitement of the wedding activities.

I’m bringing the boat of coarse…

big mckenzie lake is just south of there. that would be a good destination for Muskies in that area.

there is also decent walleye and largemouth in the lake as well.

Don’t overlook the Namekogan river that runs right past the resort. They might even rent you a canoe if your staying at Heartwood. I have seen many nice muskies and smallies while floating that stretch of river.

Have fun!

With such a small window you would probably be best to fish the lake you are staying on to get the most time on water. My cabin is not far from there but I have no fresh intel on the nearby lakes. I wouldnt send you to my lake. Fishing has been “challenging”.

My parents lived in Minong for 10+ years so I got to know a few of the lakes around there. Nancy lake was good for muskies but I haven’t fished it for a long time…
Pokegama(our home lake) is very good for LM bass. Its a weedy lake with lots of panfish. Hope this helps, share a pic if you get into anything good.