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Flambeau Lake

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin — Vilas County.

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1,167Surface acres
2Public access sites
0.2 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 69886902).

Location & fast facts

Where Flambeau Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Flambeau Lake.

Fast facts

About Flambeau Lake

  • County: Vilas
  • Town: Lac du Flambeau
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 225 mi from Milwaukee and 71 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. Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass
  • Walking. 0.2 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 36 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

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

78 ftMaximum depth
1,176Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Two Story

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Flambeau Lake (WBIC 2320500); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Flambeau Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lac du Flambeau Tribal Campground (campground)Flambeau Lake Ramp (Boat launch)1Flambeau Lake Access (Cartop / walk-in)21 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-inShoreline trail Campground
  1. 1Flambeau Lake Ramp
    Boat launch · Lac du Flambeau
  2. 2Flambeau Lake Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Lac du Flambeau

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 69886902), 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

0.2 miTrail within 100 m of shore
Under 5%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
East shoreWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 0.2 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Flambeau Lake shoreline, mostly along the east shore.

Trails along the shore

Getting to the trails

No trailhead is mapped for these trails. The closest public access site is Flambeau Lake Ramp, 0.2 mi from 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 Flambeau Lake

We found 36 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Flambeau Lake, 4 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.

14 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 (45.9648, -89.9143). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Flambeau 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 Flambeau 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, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Flambeau Lake RampLac du FlambeauLac du Flambeau TribalBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    45.9707, -89.9100
    Flambeau Lake AccessLac du FlambeauLac du Flambeau TribalCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.9668, -89.9345

    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 Flambeau 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 Flambeau Lake

    How big is Flambeau Lake?

    Flambeau Lake covers about 1,167 acres in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin (Vilas County).

    How deep is Flambeau Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 78 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Flambeau Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Flambeau Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Flambeau Lake Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Flambeau Lake?

    Yes. We list 36 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Flambeau Lake?

    Flambeau Lake touches Lac du Flambeau in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

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