The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Muskellunge Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
46°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Big Muskellunge Lake
Big Muskellunge Lake spreads over about 860 acres in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.1 miles. At about 1,640 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lac du Flambeau lies about 13 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,640 ft
- County
- Vilas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
For a lake of this size in Wisconsin, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Muskellunge Lake
- Lac du Flambeauabout 13 mi west
- Eagle Riverabout 18 mi east
- Rhinelanderabout 27 mi south
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Questions about Big Muskellunge Lake
What fish are in Big Muskellunge Lake?
Lakes like Big Muskellunge Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Muskellunge 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 Big Muskellunge Lake?
About 860 acres, with about 8.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Muskellunge Lake?
Lac du Flambeau is about 13 miles west; Eagle River is about 18 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Big Muskellunge Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Muskellunge Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
