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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Upper Saint Croix Lake
Douglas County, Wisconsin · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Upper Saint Croix Lake
Upper Saint Croix Lake is a lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin, covering about 750 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 9 miles of shoreline. At about 1,010 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Lake Nebagamon, is about 9.8 miles northeast. The closest city is Duluth, about 32 miles away.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,010 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
4 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 7:06 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Saint Croix Lake
- Lake Nebagamonabout 9.8 mi northeast
- Haywardabout 27 mi southeast
- Superiorabout 28 mi northwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 32 mi northwest
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Questions about Upper Saint Croix Lake
What fish are in Upper Saint Croix Lake?
Lakes like Upper Saint Croix Lake 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 Upper Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Lake?
About 750 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Saint Croix Lake?
Lake Nebagamon is about 9.8 miles northeast; Hayward is about 27 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Upper Saint Croix Lake?
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.
Upper Saint Croix Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
