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Little Gibson Lake

Land O'Lakes, Wisconsin — Vilas County.

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32Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 69884736).

Location & fast facts

Where Little Gibson Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Little Gibson Lake.

Fast facts

About Little Gibson Lake

  • County: Vilas
  • Town: Land O'Lakes
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 229 mi from Milwaukee and 82 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. Musky, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 44 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Chinese mysterysnail recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • 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)

20 ftMaximum depth
31Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Warm - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Little Gibson Lake (WBIC 1861500); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Little Gibson Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Little Gibson Lake Carry-In (Cartop / walk-in)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Little Gibson Lake Carry-In
    Cartop / walk-in · Land O'Lakes

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 69884736), 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 Little Gibson Lake

We found 44 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Little Gibson Lake, 7 of them within 5 miles. 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 (46.1381, -89.5375). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Little Gibson 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 Little Gibson 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
    Little Gibson Lake Carry-InLand O'LakesNHAL Recreation Team LeaderCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating46.1398, -89.5384

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Little Gibson 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 Little Gibson Lake

    How big is Little Gibson Lake?

    Little Gibson Lake covers about 32 acres in Land O'Lakes, Wisconsin (Vilas County).

    How deep is Little Gibson Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 20 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Little Gibson Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Little Gibson Lake?

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

    Are there campgrounds near Little Gibson Lake?

    Yes. We list 44 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 7 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Little Gibson Lake?

    Little Gibson Lake touches Land O'Lakes in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

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