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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crawling Stone Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Crawling Stone Lake
Crawling Stone Lake spreads over about 1,540 acres in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles with roughly 9.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,580 ft above sea level. Lac du Flambeau lies about 1.3 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,580 ft
- County
- Vilas 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 5 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 Crawling Stone 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 46°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:57 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crawling Stone Lake
- Lac du Flambeauabout 1.3 mi north
- Park Fallsabout 26 mi west
- Phillipsabout 29 mi southwest
- Rhinelanderabout 29 mi southeast
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Questions about Crawling Stone Lake
What fish are in Crawling Stone Lake?
Lakes like Crawling Stone 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 Crawling Stone 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 Crawling Stone Lake?
About 1,540 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crawling Stone Lake?
Lac du Flambeau is about 1.3 miles north; Park Falls is about 26 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Crawling Stone Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crawling Stone Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
