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Lazy Lake

Fountain Prairie · Fall River, Wisconsin — Columbia County.

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213Surface acres
4Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 137059882).

Location & fast facts

Where Lazy Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Lazy Lake.

Fast facts

About Lazy Lake

  • County: Columbia
  • Shore towns: Fountain Prairie, Fall River
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 62 mi from Milwaukee and 111 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. 4 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 3 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

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

8 ftMaximum depth
161Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Riverine

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Lazy Lake (WBIC 843400); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Lazy Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Brayton Blvd Boat Launch (Boat launch)2Lazy Point Road Boat Launch (Boat launch)3Sleepy Hollow Road Boat Ramp (Boat launch)4½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Fountain Prairie
  2. 2Brayton Blvd Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Fountain Prairie
  3. 3Lazy Point Road Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Fountain Prairie
  4. 4Sleepy Hollow Road Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Fountain Prairie

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 137059882), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lazy Lake

We found 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lazy 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 (43.4028, -89.0416). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lazy 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 Lazy 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

    4 public access sites listed, 4 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampFountain Prairie—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.4005, -89.0352
    Brayton Blvd Boat LaunchFountain PrairieVillage of Fall RiverBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    43.3908, -89.0414
    Lazy Point Road Boat LaunchFountain PrairieTown of Fountain PrairieBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    43.3954, -89.0411
    Sleepy Hollow Road Boat RampFountain PrairieTown of Fountain PrairieBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    43.3971, -89.0347

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

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lazy 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 Lazy Lake

    How big is Lazy Lake?

    Lazy Lake covers about 213 acres in Fountain Prairie and Fall River, Wisconsin (Columbia County).

    How deep is Lazy Lake?

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

    What fish are in Lazy Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Lazy Lake?

    Yes. 4 public trailer launches are listed: Brayton Blvd Boat Launch, Lazy Point Road Boat Launch and Sleepy Hollow Road Boat Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lazy Lake?

    Yes. We list 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lazy Lake?

    Lazy Lake touches Fountain Prairie and Fall River in Columbia County, Wisconsin.

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