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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Owen
Bayfield County, Wisconsin · about 1,120 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Owen
Lake Owen is a lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, covering about 1,120 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.6 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,380 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Hayward, is about 19 miles southwest. The closest city is Duluth, about 54 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,120 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,380 ft
- County
- Bayfield County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Lake Owen 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
- 7
6 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 7:03 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Owen
- Haywardabout 19 mi southwest
- Little Round Lakeabout 19 mi south
- Ashlandabout 25 mi northeast
- Lake Nebagamonabout 27 mi northwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 54 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Owen
What fish are in Lake Owen?
Lakes like Lake Owen 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 Lake Owen?
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 Owen?
About 1,120 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Owen?
Hayward is about 19 miles southwest; Little Round Lake is about 19 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Owen?
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 Owen on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
