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Fifth Lake

Oneida County, Wisconsin

Fifth Lake is a 238 acre lake in Oneida County about 7 miles from Rhinelander. It is part of the Moen chain and holds muskie, walleye, bass, pike and panfish.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area238 acres
Max depth9 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

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.

Boat launches

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

  • 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 Fifth Lake 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

  • Max depth is only 9 feet, so fish is spread over shallow cover.
  • Bag limits apply across the connected Moen chain lakes.
  • Motor trolling rules limit hooks per person and boat.

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