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Jag Lake

Boulder Junction, Wisconsin — Vilas County.

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162Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 69885534).

Location & fast facts

Where Jag Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Jag Lake.

Fast facts

About Jag Lake

  • County: Vilas
  • Town: Boulder Junction
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 229 mi from Milwaukee and 78 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, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass
  • Camping. 50 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (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)

158Acres (state figure)

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

Maximum depth and Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Cool - Clear

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Jag Lake (WBIC 1855900); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Jag Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Jag Canoe campsites (campground)Jag Lake Ramp (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Jag Lake Ramp
    Boat launch · Boulder Junction

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 69885534), 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 Jag Lake

We found 50 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Jag Lake, 14 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 (46.0850, -89.7227). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Jag 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 Jag 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
    Jag Lake RampBoulder JunctionNHAL Recreation Team LeaderBoat ramp · Grate ramp——Boating46.0845, -89.7291

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Jag Lake

    How big is Jag Lake?

    Jag Lake covers about 162 acres in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin (Vilas County).

    What fish are in Jag Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Jag Lake?

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

    Are there campgrounds near Jag Lake?

    Yes. We list 50 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 14 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Jag Lake?

    Jag Lake touches Boulder Junction in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

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