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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Voyageur Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Voyageur Lake
Voyageur Lake spreads over about 910 acres in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 9.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Eagle River is about 1.8 miles west.
- Size
- About 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,620 ft
- County
- Vilas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
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
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 6:54 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Voyageur Lake
- Eagle Riverabout 1.8 mi west
- Rhinelanderabout 20 mi southwest
- Crandonabout 26 mi southeast
- Nashvilleabout 27 mi south
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Questions about Voyageur Lake
What fish are in Voyageur Lake?
Lakes like Voyageur 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 Voyageur 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 Voyageur Lake?
About 910 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Voyageur Lake?
Eagle River is about 1.8 miles west; Rhinelander is about 20 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Voyageur 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.
Voyageur Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
