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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blacksmith Lake
Menominee County, Wisconsin · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Blacksmith Lake
Blacksmith Lake spreads over about 800 acres in Menominee County, Wisconsin.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.1 miles. Its surface is about 840 ft above sea level. Legend Lake is right by the lake. The closest city is Green Bay, about 35 miles away.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 840 ft
- County
- Menominee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 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
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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Blacksmith Lake
- Legend Lakeon the shore
- Keshenaabout 2.7 mi west
- Shawanoabout 8.2 mi south
- Gillettabout 10 mi east
- Green Baynearest city, about 35 mi southeast
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Questions about Blacksmith Lake
What fish are in Blacksmith Lake?
Lakes like Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Lake?
About 800 acres, with about 17.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Blacksmith Lake?
Legend Lake is on the shore; Keshena is about 2.7 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Blacksmith 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.
Blacksmith Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
