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Chippewa Lake

Namakagon, Wisconsin — Bayfield County.

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282Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 74923753).

Location & fast facts

Where Chippewa Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Chippewa Lake.

Fast facts

About Chippewa Lake

  • County: Bayfield
  • Town: Namakagon
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 266 mi from Milwaukee and 108 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Musky, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 19 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

11 ftMaximum depth
274Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Panfish (abundant), Musky (present), Largemouth Bass (present).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Cool - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Chippewa Lake (WBIC 2431300); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Chippewa Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Chippewa Lake Access (Boat launch)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Namakagon
  2. 2Chippewa Lake Access
    Boat launch · Namakagon

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 74923753), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Chippewa Lake

We found 19 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Chippewa Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

13 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.1987, -90.9840). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Chippewa Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Chippewa Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampNamakagon—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating46.1983, -90.9784
    Chippewa Lake AccessNamakagonUS Forest ServiceBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating46.1997, -90.9898

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Chippewa Lake

    How big is Chippewa Lake?

    Chippewa Lake covers about 282 acres in Namakagon, Wisconsin (Bayfield County).

    How deep is Chippewa Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 11 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Chippewa Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Musky, Largemouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Chippewa Lake?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Chippewa Lake Access and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Chippewa Lake?

    Yes. We list 19 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Chippewa Lake?

    Chippewa Lake touches Namakagon in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

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