Over 50 species of fish occur on the Forest. The Forest offers a wide range of recreational fishing opportunities. Access ranges from fully developed launching facilities to carry-in with a mile or more hike.
Road crossings provide access to a majority of our warm and coldwater rivers.
Additional accessible fishing piers can also be found on many of the lakes that are associated with campgrounds and day use areas. For those anglers that prefer stream fishing, we have the South Branch Oconto Barrier Free Fishing Trail, one of few trails of its kind across the country. The trail provides access to eleven fishing sites, ranging from flat spots along the shoreline to cantilever decks that allow the user to be out over the stream. The trail is a cooperative effort of the Forest and nine partner organizations. Make sure everyone in the boat has a life preserver.