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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Shawano Lake
Shawano County, Wisconsin · 6,180 acres (9.7 sq mi)
49°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Shawano Lake
Shawano Lake is a natural lake raised by a dam in Shawano County, Wisconsin, covering 6,180 acres. It lies on the Wolf River. A dam on the Wolf River in the city of Shawano raises the water level of Shawano Lake.
It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 15.2 miles. The water sits about 800 ft above sea level. It reaches about 42 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 9 ft. Shawano is about 2.3 miles west. Green Bay, the nearest city, is about 29 miles southeast.
- Size
- 6,180 acres (9.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 42 ft (average 9 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 15.2 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 800 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- River
- Wolf River
- County
- Shawano County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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 in Shawano Lake
Shawano Lake holds northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, yellow perch and muskie. With the surface at 49°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
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
3 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 6:48 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Shawano Lake
- Shawanoabout 2.3 mi west
- Legend Lakeabout 4.3 mi north
- Bonduelabout 4.5 mi southeast
- Keshenaabout 5.7 mi northwest
- Green Baynearest city, about 29 mi southeast
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Questions about Shawano Lake
What fish are in Shawano Lake?
Shawano Lake holds northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, yellow perch and muskie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Shawano Lake?
About 42 ft at the deepest point, about 9 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Shawano Lake?
6,180 acres, with about 15.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Shawano Lake?
Shawano is about 2.3 miles west; Legend Lake is about 4.3 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Shawano Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Shawano Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
