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
South Bay
Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About South Bay
South Bay spreads over about 940 acres in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.9 miles. The water sits about 1,610 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Eagle River, is about 8.6 miles east.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,610 ft
- County
- Vilas 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 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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
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.
- 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 6:55 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Bay
- Eagle Riverabout 8.6 mi east
- Rhinelanderabout 18 mi south
- Lac du Flambeauabout 20 mi west
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Questions about South Bay
What fish are in South Bay?
Lakes like South Bay 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 South Bay?
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 South Bay?
About 940 acres, with about 12.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Bay?
Eagle River is about 8.6 miles east; Rhinelander is about 18 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in South Bay?
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.
South Bay on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
