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Lake Menomin

Menomonie, Wisconsin — Dunn County.

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1,009Surface acres
5Public access sites
6.7 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 151951206).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Menomin is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Lake Menomin.

Fast facts

About Lake Menomin

  • County: Dunn
  • Town: Menomonie
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 237 mi from Milwaukee and 112 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. 5 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Walking. 6.7 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. 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.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • 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)

34 ftMaximum depth
1,405Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Riverine

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Lake Menomin (WBIC 2065900); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Lake Menomin shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Hwy 12 Boat Launch (Boat launch)2Lakeside Park Boat Ramp (Boat launch)3Point Comfort Boat Launch (Boat launch)4Wakanda Park Boat Ramp (Boat launch)5Wakanda Beach (Beach)61 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeachShoreline trail
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Menomonie
  2. 2Hwy 12 Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Menomonie
  3. 3Lakeside Park Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Menomonie
  4. 4Point Comfort Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Menomonie
  5. 5Wakanda Park Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Menomonie
  6. 6Wakanda Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 151951206), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

6.7 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 50%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
East and south shoresWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 6.7 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Lake Menomin shoreline, mostly along the east and south shores. About 0.3 mi of it is on islands, which you can reach only by boat.

Trails along the shore

Getting to the trails

No trailhead is mapped for these trails. The closest public access site is Boat ramp, right on 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 Lake Menomin

We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Menomin, 3 of them within 5 miles. 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 (44.8922, -91.9127). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Menomin. 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 Lake Menomin

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

    5 public access sites listed, 5 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampMenomonie—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating44.8852, -91.9295
    Hwy 12 Boat LaunchMenomonieParks & Recreation DepartmentBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating44.8826, -91.9281
    Lakeside Park Boat RampMenomonieParks & Recreation DepartmentBoat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp——Boating44.8909, -91.9270
    Point Comfort Boat LaunchMenomonieParks & Recreation DepartmentBoat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp——Boating44.8898, -91.9052
    Wakanda Park Boat RampMenomonieParks & Recreation DepartmentBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    44.9010, -91.9137

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

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

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Lake Menomin not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Wakanda BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Menomin

    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 Lake Menomin

    How big is Lake Menomin?

    Lake Menomin covers about 1,009 acres in Menomonie, Wisconsin (Dunn County).

    How deep is Lake Menomin?

    The maximum recorded depth is 34 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Lake Menomin?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Menomin?

    Yes. 5 public trailer launches are listed: Point Comfort Boat Launch, Lakeside Park Boat Ramp and Hwy 12 Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Lake Menomin?

    OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Menomin?

    Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Menomin?

    Lake Menomin touches Menomonie in Dunn County, Wisconsin.

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