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
Middle Eau Claire Lake
Bayfield County, Wisconsin · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Middle Eau Claire Lake
In Bayfield County, Wisconsin, Middle Eau Claire Lake covers about 760 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 7 miles of shoreline. At about 1,130 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Lake Nebagamon, is about 17 miles northwest. The closest city is Duluth, about 43 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,130 ft
- County
- Bayfield 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 0 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
Lakes like Middle Eau Claire Lake 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. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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
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 7:04 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Middle Eau Claire Lake
- Lake Nebagamonabout 17 mi northwest
- Haywardabout 18 mi south
- Little Round Lakeabout 23 mi south
- Duluthnearest city, about 43 mi northwest
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Questions about Middle Eau Claire Lake
What fish are in Middle Eau Claire Lake?
Lakes like Middle Eau Claire 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 Middle Eau Claire 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 Middle Eau Claire Lake?
About 760 acres, with about 7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Middle Eau Claire Lake?
Lake Nebagamon is about 17 miles northwest; Hayward is about 18 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Middle Eau Claire Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Middle Eau Claire Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
