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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Amber Lake

Oneida County, Wisconsin · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)

Caution

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today8 mphN
Best bite3:00 pmto 4:30 pm

About Amber Lake

Amber Lake spreads over about 720 acres in Oneida County, Wisconsin.

From end to end it runs about 3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9 miles. At about 1,560 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lac du Flambeau is about 6.4 miles northeast.

Size
About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 9 miles
End to end
About 3 miles
Elevation
About 1,560 ft
County
Oneida County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
  • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Lakes like Amber Lake in Wisconsin usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.

  • Walleye
  • Northern pike
  • Largemouth bass
  • Yellow perch
  • Bluegill and sunfish

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3

2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 36° / —° 8 mph N Slight Chance Snow Showers · 26% rain
Saturday 39° / 26° 5 mph NNW Partly Sunny
Sunday 43° / 21° 3 mph SW Sunny

Sunrise 6:57 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Amber Lake

  • Lac du Flambeauabout 6.4 mi northeast
  • Park Fallsabout 21 mi west
  • Phillipsabout 22 mi southwest
  • Tomahawkabout 30 mi southeast

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Questions about Amber Lake

What fish are in Amber Lake?

Lakes like Amber Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Amber Lake?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Amber Lake?

About 720 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Amber Lake?

Lac du Flambeau is about 6.4 miles northeast; Park Falls is about 21 miles west.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Amber Lake?

Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.

Amber Lake on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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