Horsehead Lake (Oneida County)
Horsehead Lake is a shallow 377 acre lake in Oneida County near Lake Tomahawk, Minocqua and Woodruff. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Common per WDNR
Northern Pike
Common per WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish abundant per WDNR
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 boat landingRampOne public landing listed by WDNRDirections ↗
- 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 Horsehead 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopNearby8654 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54568(715) 892-2751Directions ↗
Local tips
- Max depth is only 11 feet, so fish weed edges for bass and panfish.
- Water clarity is low. Use bright or noisy baits.
- Clean and drain gear. Eurasian water-milfoil and curly-leaf pondweed are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.