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Elk Creek Lake

Spring Brook · Union, Wisconsin — Dunn County.

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53Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 76245874).

Location & fast facts

Where Elk Creek Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Elk Creek Lake.

Fast facts

About Elk Creek Lake

  • Counties: Dunn, Eau Claire
  • Shore towns: Spring Brook, Union
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 223 mi from Milwaukee and 99 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. Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Trout
  • Camping. 8 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Curly-leaf pondweed and 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.
  • 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)

17 ftMaximum depth
54Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Riverine

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Elk Creek Lake (WBIC 2121000); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Elk Creek Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Elk Creek Lake Boat Launch (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Elk Creek Lake Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Spring Brook

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 76245874), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Elk Creek Lake

We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Elk Creek Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

2 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: 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 (44.8183, -91.6489). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek 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
    Elk Creek Lake Boat LaunchSpring BrookTown of Spring BrookBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating44.8175, -91.6532

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek Lake

    How big is Elk Creek Lake?

    Elk Creek Lake covers about 53 acres in Spring Brook and Union, Wisconsin (Dunn County).

    How deep is Elk Creek Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 17 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Elk Creek Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Elk Creek Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Elk Creek Lake Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Elk Creek Lake?

    Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Elk Creek Lake?

    Elk Creek Lake touches Spring Brook and Union in Dunn County and Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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