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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Upper Post Lake
Langlade County, Wisconsin · about 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Upper Post Lake
In Langlade County, Wisconsin, Upper Post Lake covers about 970 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 11.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,520 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Nashville, is about 3.6 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,520 ft
- County
- Langlade 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
Lakes like Upper Post Lake in Wisconsin usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 41°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
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 6:52 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Post Lake
- Nashvilleabout 3.6 mi northeast
- Crandonabout 10 mi northeast
- Rhinelanderabout 18 mi northwest
- Antigoabout 21 mi south
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Questions about Upper Post Lake
What fish are in Upper Post Lake?
Lakes like Upper Post 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 Upper Post 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 Upper Post Lake?
About 970 acres, with about 11.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Post Lake?
Nashville is about 3.6 miles northeast; Crandon is about 10 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Upper Post Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Post Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
