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Coon Fork Lake

Bridge Creek, Wisconsin — Eau Claire County.

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77Surface acres
1Public access sites
2.3 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 69578090).

Location & fast facts

Where Coon Fork Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Coon Fork Lake.

Fast facts

About Coon Fork Lake

  • County: Eau Claire
  • Town: Bridge Creek
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 192 mi from Milwaukee and 70 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. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Musky, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Swimming. 2 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Walking. 2.3 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 2 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Chinese mysterysnail recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • 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)

20 ftMaximum depth
75Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Riverine

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Coon Fork Lake (WBIC 2135600); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Coon Fork Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Coon Fork Lake County Park Boat Ramp (Boat launch)1General Public Beach (Beach)2Campground Beach (Beach)3¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeachShoreline trail
  1. 1Coon Fork Lake County Park Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Bridge Creek
  2. 2General Public Beach
    Beach
  3. 3Campground Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 69578090), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

2.3 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 70%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
North, south and west shoresWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 2.3 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Coon Fork Lake shoreline, mostly along the north, south and west shores. They follow about 70% of the shore, so you can walk most of the way around but not a full loop.

Trails along the shore

Getting to the trails

No trailhead is mapped for these trails. The closest public access site is Coon Fork Lake County Park Boat Ramp, right on a shoreline trail (Wisconsin DNR boat access data).

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Coon Fork Lake

We found 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Coon Fork Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

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: 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 (44.6940, -91.0133). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Coon Fork 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 Coon Fork 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

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Coon Fork Lake County Park Boat RampBridge CreekEau Claire County Parks & Forest Dept.Boat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp——Boating44.6998, -91.0159

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 2 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Coon Fork Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    General Public BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Campground BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Coon Fork Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Coon Fork Lake

    How big is Coon Fork Lake?

    Coon Fork Lake covers about 77 acres in Bridge Creek, Wisconsin (Eau Claire County).

    How deep is Coon Fork Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 20 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Coon Fork Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Coon Fork Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Coon Fork Lake County Park Boat Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Coon Fork Lake?

    OpenStreetMap shows 2 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Coon Fork Lake?

    Yes. We list 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Coon Fork Lake?

    Coon Fork Lake touches Bridge Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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