Chain Lake (Oneida County)
Chain Lake is a 201 acre lake in the Sugar Camp Chain in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It is a shallow lake with brown water that holds muskie, pike, walleye and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public accessPublicPublic access with parking, plus navigable water from the chain.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Chain Lake (Oneida County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- Sand and muck bottom with weeds, so fish weed edges.
- Water levels follow the dam at Dam Lake.
- Mercury advisories apply, so check DNR fish consumption advice.
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