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Minocqua - Arbor Vitae - Woodruff
Located in
Oneida County, in the far northeastern portion of Wisconsin,
Minocqua – originally established in 1888 as Maniwaki – is a
flourishing tourist destination with a wide variety of
accommodations, from rustic cabins to luxury condominium suites,
along with fine dining, abundant outdoor recreation, attractions and
historical museums. It has one of the largest concentrations of
fresh water bodies in the world, providing endless outdoor
recreational opportunities for four seasons of fun in the Northwoods.
Oneida County covers an area of about 1124 sq. miles, over 68,000
acres of which is covered by lakes. Minocqua itself (derived from
the Indian word “Ninocqua”, meaning noon day rest) is located at the
northern-most part of the county on an island believed to be a
campground for the Chippewa during their travels...
Minocqua Excursion Articles:
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On
the Hunt for Muskellunge
I had heard about an event that was
going to be sponsored by Berghoff Beer. It was the 15th
Annual St. Germain, Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament, and Berghoff
was the Tournament Sponsor for the second straight year. A
contest was held to become the official Berghoff Musky Hunter Team...Read
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Removing
Y-Bones from Northern Pike
Perhaps you've heard someone say: "I
love northern pike, I just hate all the bones I always get." I've met
many a fisherman who love to catch northern... |
Minocqua
area Fishing Report
Interested in submitting a weekly report to On
the Lake for this area? Please e-mail us at
rkarl@onthelake.net.
Along with the nearby towns of Woodruff, Arbor Vitae and Hazelhurst,
the greater Minocqua area is known as a water sports haven due to
its more than 3,200 lakes, streams and ponds. Enjoy world-class
fishing, boating and water-skiing, along with golf, biking and
hiking and countless other summer activities. But it doesn’t stop
there; the greater Minocqua area is a four-season vacation paradise.
Come experience it for yourself and see why they say that: “up north
is good for your soul!”
A significant attraction is the Art Oehmcke State Fish Hatchery in
Woodruff -- one of the only hatcheries still operating in Wisconsin
responsible for raising muskellunge, walleye and northern pike and
restocking lakes throughout the state. The hatchery celebrated its 100th
anniversary in 2001! -- R. Karl
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