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
Thunder Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin · about 1,770 acres (2.8 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Thunder Lake
In Oneida County, Wisconsin, Thunder Lake covers about 1,770 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.2 miles. The water sits about 1,630 ft above sea level. Eagle River is about 7.9 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,770 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,630 ft
- County
- Oneida 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 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. With the surface at 42°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.
- 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
- 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 6:54 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Thunder Lake
- Eagle Riverabout 7.9 mi north
- Rhinelanderabout 13 mi southwest
- Nashvilleabout 19 mi southeast
- Crandonabout 20 mi southeast
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Questions about Thunder Lake
What fish are in Thunder Lake?
Lakes like Thunder Lake 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 Thunder 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 Thunder Lake?
About 1,770 acres, with about 9.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Thunder Lake?
Eagle River is about 7.9 miles north; Rhinelander is about 13 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Thunder Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Thunder Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
