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
Wind Lake
Racine County, Wisconsin · about 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
51°F water, level falling, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Wind Lake
Wind Lake is a lake in Racine County, Wisconsin, covering about 880 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.8 miles. At about 770 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Wind Lake is right by the lake. Waukesha, the nearest city, is about 13 miles north.
- Size
- About 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 770 ft
- County
- Racine County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 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 Wind 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 51°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.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
Falling 3.2 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:42 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wind Lake
- Wind Lakeon the shore
- Tichiganabout 2.1 mi west
- Big Bendabout 4.6 mi northwest
- Waterfordabout 4.6 mi southwest
- Waukeshanearest city, about 13 mi north
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Questions about Wind Lake
What fish are in Wind Lake?
Lakes like Wind 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 Wind 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 Wind Lake?
About 880 acres, with about 5.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wind Lake?
Wind Lake is on the shore; Tichigan is about 2.1 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Wind Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wind Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
