The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cranberry Lake
Douglas County, Wisconsin · about 1,310 acres (2 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Cranberry Lake
Cranberry Lake is a lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin, covering about 1,310 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.7 miles. The water sits about 1,000 ft above sea level. Spooner lies about 21 miles to the south. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 43 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,310 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,000 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Cranberry 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. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
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 7:06 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cranberry Lake
- Spoonerabout 21 mi south
- Haywardabout 23 mi southeast
- Lake Nebagamonabout 26 mi northeast
- Shell Lakeabout 26 mi south
- Duluthnearest city, about 43 mi north
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Questions about Cranberry Lake
What fish are in Cranberry Lake?
Lakes like Cranberry 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 Cranberry 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 Cranberry Lake?
About 1,310 acres, with about 14.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cranberry Lake?
Spooner is about 21 miles south; Hayward is about 23 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Cranberry Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cranberry Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
