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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lac Vieux Desert
Vilas County, Wisconsin · 4,260 acres (6.7 sq mi)
42°F water, level 1680 ft, calm this afternoon.
About Lac Vieux Desert
In Vilas County, Wisconsin, Lac Vieux Desert covers 4,260 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the Wisconsin River. Lac Vieux Desert, straddling the Michigan-Wisconsin border, is the source of the Wisconsin River.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 16.3 miles. At about 1,680 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 40 ft. Eagle River lies about 15 miles to the south.
- Size
- 4,260 acres (6.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 40 ft
- Shoreline
- About 16.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,680 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Wisconsin River
- County
- Vilas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lac Vieux Desert
The fish here: muskie. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairMuskie
Late season. Slow, big baits for big fish.
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
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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:54 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lac Vieux Desert
- Eagle Riverabout 15 mi south
- Iron Riverabout 20 mi east
- Stambaugh, Iron Riverabout 21 mi east
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Questions about Lac Vieux Desert
What fish are in Lac Vieux Desert?
Lac Vieux Desert holds muskie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lac Vieux Desert?
About 40 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lac Vieux Desert?
4,260 acres, with about 16.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lac Vieux Desert?
Eagle River is about 15 miles south; Iron River is about 20 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lac Vieux Desert today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lac Vieux Desert on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
