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Finnegan Lake

Finnegan Lake is a lake in Wisconsin, near Oconto County.

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Fish species in Finnegan Lake

Finnegan Lake is one of the lakes mapped in Oconto County and the best numbers we have right now are about 25 acres and a maximum depth of 38 feet, so there is no need to dress the lake up with a bunch of made-up detail.

The lake itself

CountyOconto County, WI
Water typeLake
Surface area25 acres
Maximum depth38 feet
Recorded fish6

I would start with a few obvious areas and make the lake prove I need more by working the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach before making the day harder than it needs to be.

Fish to think about

The water-specific species list for Finnegan Lake includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, and Yellow Perch; and I would begin by covering weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and points, breaks, and wind-pushed edges for walleye, and keep the day practical and easy to change.

Where I would put my time

For the opening trip to Finnegan Lake, I would keep the tackle simple, pick a manageable section, and let the first signs of fish decide the next move, then I would check the current Wisconsin rules before the first cast.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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