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
Fence Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 3,400 acres (5.3 sq mi)
47°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Fence Lake
Fence Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, covering about 3,400 acres.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end with roughly 12.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,580 ft above sea level. Lac du Flambeau is about 1.4 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 3,400 acres (5.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 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
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 47°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 6:57 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fence Lake
- Lac du Flambeauabout 1.4 mi northwest
- Eagle Riverabout 27 mi east
- Park Fallsabout 28 mi west
- Rhinelanderabout 28 mi southeast
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Questions about Fence Lake
What fish are in Fence Lake?
Lakes like Fence 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 Fence 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 Fence Lake?
About 3,400 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fence Lake?
Lac du Flambeau is about 1.4 miles northwest; Eagle River is about 27 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Fence Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fence Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
