The Rhinelander Chain of Lakes go right through the town of Rhinelander. This chain of lakes is a popular tourist area and many boaters will enjoy these waters from spring through fall. The fishing is good on the chain for a variety of fish. Anglers target walleye, pike, muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and a variety of panfish.
Rhinelander Flowage
Rhinelander Flowage is a 1,372 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 10 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from 5 public boat landings. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish. According to the Wisconsin DNR, panfish are abundant in this lake. Muskie, northern pike and walleye are common. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass are listed as present.
Boom Lake
Boom Lake is a 365 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 30 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish. According to the Wisconsin DNR, panfish are abundant in this lake. Muskie, largemouth bass and northern pike are common. Smallmouth bass and walleye are present.
Lake Creek
Lake Creek is a 188 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish. According to the Wisconsin DNR, panfish are abundant in this lake. Largemouth bass and northern pike are common. Muskie, smallmouth bass and walleye are listed as present.
Thunder Lake
Thunder Lake is a 182 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish. According to the Wisconsin DNR, panfish are abundant in this lake. Largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye are common. Muskie and smallmouth bass are listed as present.
Bass Lake
Bass Lake T37n R09e S30 is a 184 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 20 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, panfish are abundant in the lake while largemouth bass and northern pike are considered common. Walleye, muskie and smallmouth bass are listed as present.