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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

Ike Walton Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)

45°F water, calm tomorrow morning.

Water45°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today6 mphNNW
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:00 pm

About Ike Walton Lake

In Vilas County, Wisconsin, Ike Walton Lake covers about 1,410 acres.

From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.8 miles. At about 1,610 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lac du Flambeau is about 5 miles southwest.

Size
About 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 8.8 miles
End to end
About 2.3 miles
Elevation
About 1,610 ft
County
Vilas County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 4:00 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill 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

  1. 1
    Upper arm

    The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 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

45°F

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

Saturday 39° / 26° 6 mph NNW Partly Sunny
Sunday 43° / 22° 3 mph SW Sunny

Sunrise 6:57 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Ike Walton Lake

  • Lac du Flambeauabout 5 mi southwest
  • Eagle Riverabout 27 mi east
  • Wakefieldabout 30 mi north

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Questions about Ike Walton Lake

What fish are in Ike Walton Lake?

Lakes like Ike Walton 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 Ike Walton 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 Ike Walton Lake?

About 1,410 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Ike Walton Lake?

Lac du Flambeau is about 5 miles southwest; Eagle River is about 27 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Ike Walton Lake today?

The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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