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Minocqua,
Wisconsin - Fishing Info
 The
Minocqua fishing area covers approximately
101 square miles and includes the popular
tourism communities of Minocqua, Woodruff,
Arbor Vitae, and a small portion of the
Lac du Flambeau Indian reservation.. There
are roughly 68 lakes to fish from in the
area. Many of the more famous waters include
Big Arbor Vitae, Little Arbor Vitae, Minocqua,
Kawaguesaga, Squirrel, Squaw, Clear, Madeline,
and Carrol Lakes.
As
a group these lakes are mostly clear lakes
with a diversified fishery. Forty-nine of
the 68 lakes have some form of public access.
These accesses range from highly developed
Type 1 facilities to difficult to find subdivision
or wilderness sites. The area possesses
several true wilderness lakes in the northern
half along with popular fishing lakes in
the southern and western portions. Fishing
pressure area and success varies tremendously
from lake to lake within area.
 A
wide variety of fishing related services
are available in the area. There area may
live bait and tackle shops along highways
51 and 70. There is also opportunity to
obtain a wide range of sporting equipment
in the various communities.
Many
excellent
guide services are offered within
the area, They are usually available any
day of the week and typically charge by
the half or the full day. The best approach
is to check at a bait
& tackle shop or at the Chamber
of Commerce information center. Boat rentals
are available on many of the lakes, especially
the larger ones. Also, rentals can be obtained
through resorts
or private
campgrounds. Additionally, outboard
motor rental and repair services are available
in most of the towns, many of the services
also offer boat rentals. Check locally,
especially at an information bureau, for
further details. Ice can usually be obtained
a short distance from an lake you are fishing.
Overnight
lodging, including campgrounds
and resorts,
are plentiful throughout the area, there
are approximately 85-100 resorts, several
public campgrounds, a half a dozen private
campgrounds and many motels in
the area.
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