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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Wilson Lake
Price County, Wisconsin · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Wilson Lake
Wilson Lake is a lake in Price County, Wisconsin, covering about 740 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.9 miles. The water sits about 1,440 ft above sea level. Phillips is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,440 ft
- County
- Price County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 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
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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
2 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 6:58 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wilson Lake
- Phillipson the shore
- Park Fallsabout 16 mi north
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Questions about Wilson Lake
What fish are in Wilson Lake?
Lakes like Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 11.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wilson Lake?
Phillips is on the shore; Park Falls is about 16 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Wilson 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.
Wilson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
