Thunder Lake (Oneida County)
Thunder Lake in Oneida County is a 1,794-acre lake with a maximum depth of about 9 feet. WDNR lists panfish as common, with largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common by WDNR
Crappie
Panfish listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Present per WDNR; anglers report good pike fishing
Largemouth Bass
Present per WDNR
Walleye
Present per WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 2 public boat landingsPublicLake-Link/WDNR list 2 public landings; specific names not verifiedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 (smallmouth catch and release only) | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Scottie's Bait & TackleNearbyThree Lakes, WIDirections ↗
- Jokin' Joe's Bait & TackleNearby1674 Superior St, Three Lakes, WI 54562(715) 536-2150Directions ↗
- Fishing HoleNearby3460 N Faust Lake Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501(715) 362-1510Directions ↗
Local tips
- Very shallow with few spots deeper than 10 feet; fish weed edges
- Weeds become thick from mid summer into fall, so weedless presentations help
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.