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
Trout Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin · 3,970 acres (6.2 sq mi)
47°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Trout Lake
In Vilas County, Wisconsin, Trout Lake covers 3,970 acres; it is a natural lake. Trout Lake is one of the primary research lakes of the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research site, one of the longest-running lake studies in the world.
From end to end it runs about 4.6 miles with roughly 16.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,610 ft above sea level. It reaches about 117 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 49 ft. Lac du Flambeau lies about 9.8 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- 3,970 acres (6.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 117 ft (average 49 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,610 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Vilas County
- Water
- Known for clear water (about 16 ft visibility)
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
- 3:15 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 in Trout Lake
The fish here: lake trout, walleye, northern pike, muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill and sunfish and yellow perch. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
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 6:56 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Trout Lake
- Lac du Flambeauabout 9.8 mi southwest
- Eagle Riverabout 21 mi southeast
- Rhinelanderabout 29 mi southeast
- Wakefieldabout 30 mi northwest
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Questions about Trout Lake
What fish are in Trout Lake?
Trout Lake holds lake trout, walleye, northern pike, muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill and sunfish and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Trout Lake?
About 117 ft at the deepest point, about 49 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Trout Lake?
3,970 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Trout Lake?
Lac du Flambeau is about 9.8 miles southwest; Eagle River is about 21 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Trout Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Trout Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
