Upper Hiwanka Lake

Down in Langlade County, Upper Hiwanka Lake is a lake and the physical record currently shows about 12 acres and a maximum depth of 53 feet, which gives you a much better starting point than trying to read too much into a satellite view.

Know the water first

The smart first move here is to keep the day manageable and I would make the opening plan about the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach because the easiest way to waste a day is to keep moving without learning anything.

Species already connected to this water

Fish recorded for Upper Hiwanka Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch; so I would make room in the tackle box for weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and weeds and easy cover for panfish, and avoid chasing a totally different kind of fishing without a reason.

The first trip does not need to be fancy

If I only had one day to learn Upper Hiwanka Lake, I would give the easy-to-read cover and depth changes a fair shot before trying anything fancy, then I would verify any special water rules before deciding what can go in the cooler.