Fishing
Rhinelander Area lakes offer some of Wisconsin's best fishing. You'll find lakes right in the heart of Rhinelander and hundreds more within a short drive. Many Hodag Country resorts, cabins and vacation homes are located right on the water and specialize in catering to anglers.
Hodag Country lakes offer walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike—and of course, musky.
Spring brings outstanding fishing for bluegill, crappie and perch. Late spring and early summer is great period to target bass, walleye and northern pike. As temperatures rise during the summer, musky get very hungry. By fall, musky fishing is at its peak.
When winter rolls around and lakes freeze over, it's ice fishing time. Rhinelander Area lakes are famous for their excellent ice fishing. In fact, Rhinelander has been the location for a number of International Ice Fishing Association Championship events.
It's no secret the Rhinelander Area is a great fishing destination. Many families have been visiting Hodag Country for annual fishing outings for several generations. You'll find everything you need for a great fishing trip, including experienced guides who can help put you onto fish and show you techniques that really work.
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