The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Arbutus
Clark County, Wisconsin · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Arbutus
Lake Arbutus spreads over about 800 acres in Clark County, Wisconsin.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10 miles. Its surface is about 880 ft above sea level. Neillsville is about 8.4 miles northeast. The closest city is Eau Claire, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 880 ft
- County
- Clark County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Arbutus
- Neillsvilleabout 8.4 mi northeast
- Black River Fallsabout 10 mi southwest
- Loyalabout 21 mi northeast
- Greenwoodabout 22 mi north
- Eau Clairenearest city, about 47 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Arbutus
What fish are in Lake Arbutus?
Lakes like Lake Arbutus 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 Lake Arbutus?
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 Lake Arbutus?
About 800 acres, with about 10 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Arbutus?
Neillsville is about 8.4 miles northeast; Black River Falls is about 10 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Arbutus?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Arbutus on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
