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Killarney Lake

Little Rice, Wisconsin — Oneida County.

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310Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 70336259).

Location & fast facts

Where Killarney Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Killarney Lake.

Fast facts

About Killarney Lake

  • County: Oneida
  • Town: Little Rice
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 200 mi from Milwaukee and 45 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. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 5 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)

8 ftMaximum depth
421Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Cool - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Killarney Lake (WBIC 1520900); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Killarney Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Killarney Lake - South Access (Boat launch)1Killarney Lake - North Access (Cartop / walk-in)2Killarney Lake Carry-in Access (Cartop / walk-in)3½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-in
  1. 1Killarney Lake - South Access
    Boat launch · Little Rice
  2. 2Killarney Lake - North Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Little Rice
  3. 3Killarney Lake Carry-in Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Little Rice

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 70336259), 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 Killarney Lake

We found 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Killarney Lake. 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 (45.5972, -89.8197). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Killarney 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 Killarney 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

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

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Killarney Lake - South AccessLittle RiceTown of Little RiceBoat ramp · Unimproved ramp——Boating45.5858, -89.8095
    Killarney Lake - North AccessLittle RiceTown of Liitle RiceCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.6027, -89.8111
    Killarney Lake Carry-in AccessLittle RiceTown of Little RiceCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.5885, -89.8160

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Killarney Lake

    How big is Killarney Lake?

    Killarney Lake covers about 310 acres in Little Rice, Wisconsin (Oneida County).

    How deep is Killarney Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 8 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Killarney Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Killarney Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Killarney Lake - South Access. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Killarney Lake?

    Yes. We list 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Killarney Lake?

    Killarney Lake touches Little Rice in Oneida County, Wisconsin.

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