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
Lake Paint Creek
Chippewa County, Wisconsin · about 5,070 acres (7.9 sq mi)
49°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Paint Creek
Lake Paint Creek spreads over about 5,070 acres in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
It stretches about 5.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. At about 900 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lake Wissota is right by the lake. Eau Claire, the nearest city, is about 12 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 5,070 acres (7.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 5.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 900 ft
- County
- Chippewa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 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
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. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 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
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 7:00 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Paint Creek
- Lake Wissotaon the shore
- Chippewa Fallsabout 2.6 mi west
- Cadottabout 5.6 mi east
- Lake Hallieabout 6.5 mi southwest
- Eau Clairenearest city, about 12 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Paint Creek
What fish are in Lake Paint Creek?
Lakes like Lake Paint Creek 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 Paint Creek?
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 Paint Creek?
About 5,070 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Paint Creek?
Lake Wissota is on the shore; Chippewa Falls is about 2.6 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Paint Creek today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Paint Creek on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
