Fishing Report
Honest John Lake Fishing Report
New Odanah, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.619066, -90.635096
Est. water temp
77.1°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: New Odanah (Ashland County, WI).
Today’s bite
Northern Pike fishing report
Best window today: 1 PM (Good · 70/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Honest John Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Honest John Lake · 46.6191, -90.6351
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FAQ
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What fish are in Honest John Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Northern Pike in Honest John Lake.
When's the best time to fish Honest John Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Honest John Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Honest John Lake?
Honest John Lake is near New Odanah, WI, at 46.6191, -90.6351.
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