Natural lake

Hancock Lake

Oneida County, Wisconsin

Hancock Lake is a 259 acre lake in Oneida County. It has low water clarity and is known for musky, northern pike and largemouth bass.

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Surface area259 acres

Max depth22 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Listed as common by the WDNR

Northern Pike●●●●○

Listed as common by the WDNR

Muskellunge●●●○○

Listed as common by the WDNR

Walleye●●○○○

Present in low numbers

Boat launches

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

Hancock Lake public boat landingRamp
One public landing per the WDNR lake pageDirections ↗
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 Hancock 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

The lake is shallow, so work weedlines and shallow cover.
Water clarity is low, so use bright or noisy baits.
Check the landing sign for local rules.

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