Hooker Lake
Hooker Lake is a deep seepage lake in the Town of Salem and Village of Paddock Lake in Kenosha County. It holds largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
The DNR cattail marsh on the north side is pike spawning habitat
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hooker Lake Boat Ramp (Village of Paddock Lake)RampOne paved lane, 6 to 10 trailer spaces, portable toilets. Daily fee was $7 in 2017. Phone 262-843-2713.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Hooker Lake Boat RampPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Hooker Lake 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.
Search more bait shops near Hooker Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake drops to 37 feet, so look for bass and walleye along the deeper weed edges.
- Algae blooms can occur in summer, so early morning trips are often cleaner.
- Pay the launch fee at the ramp or buy a pass at Paddock Lake Village Hall.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.