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King Lake

Black Brook, Wisconsin — Polk County.

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53Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 91685457).

Location & fast facts

Where King Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks King Lake.

Fast facts

About King Lake

  • County: Polk
  • Town: Black Brook
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 271 mi from Milwaukee and 136 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

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • 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)

14 ftMaximum depth
49Acres (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 - Warm - Clear

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for King Lake (WBIC 2472300); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

King Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

King Lake Access (Cartop / walk-in)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1King Lake Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Black Brook

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 91685457), 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 King Lake

We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of King Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

3 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 (45.2892, -92.3835). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for King 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 King 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.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    King Lake AccessBlack BrookTown of Black BrookCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.2887, -92.3908

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Contact & official info

    Questions about King Lake

    How big is King Lake?

    King Lake covers about 53 acres in Black Brook, Wisconsin (Polk County).

    How deep is King Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 14 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in King Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on King Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near King Lake?

    Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on King Lake?

    King Lake touches Black Brook in Polk County, Wisconsin.

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