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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Medicine Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin · about 5,400 acres (8.4 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Medicine Lake
In Oneida County, Wisconsin, Medicine Lake covers about 5,400 acres.
It stretches about 9.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 57 miles. Its surface is about 1,630 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Eagle River, is about 5.3 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 5,400 acres (8.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 57 miles
- End to end
- About 9.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,630 ft
- County
- Oneida 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 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 41°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.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
- 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
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 6:54 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Medicine Lake
- Eagle Riverabout 5.3 mi northwest
- Rhinelanderabout 16 mi southwest
- Crandonabout 16 mi southeast
- Nashvilleabout 16 mi south
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Questions about Medicine Lake
What fish are in Medicine Lake?
Lakes like Medicine Lake 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 Medicine 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 Medicine Lake?
About 5,400 acres, with about 57 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Medicine Lake?
Eagle River is about 5.3 miles northwest; Rhinelander is about 16 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Medicine Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Medicine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
