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Chain Lake (Oconto County)

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Chain Lake is a 76 acre lake in Oconto County. It has clear, hard water and is listed as an Outstanding or Exceptional Resource Water.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area76 acres
Max depth50 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Public boat launchRamp
    One public launch on the north side, per the county lake summary. Not confirmed on the DNR page.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Chain Lake (Oconto County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Water is deep and clear, so use natural colors.
  • The county lists a 42 foot depth while the DNR survey says 50 feet.
  • Fish survey data is from 1977, so results may differ.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.