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
Franklin Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin · about 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Franklin Lake
In Forest County, Wisconsin, Franklin Lake covers about 820 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,700 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Eagle River, is about 11 miles west.
- Size
- About 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,700 ft
- County
- Forest 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 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Franklin Lake in Wisconsin usually hold 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. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
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 6:53 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Franklin Lake
- Eagle Riverabout 11 mi west
- Iron Riverabout 19 mi northeast
- Stambaugh, Iron Riverabout 20 mi northeast
- Crandonabout 25 mi south
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Questions about Franklin Lake
What fish are in Franklin Lake?
Lakes like Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Lake?
About 820 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Franklin Lake?
Eagle River is about 11 miles west; Iron River is about 19 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Franklin Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Franklin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
