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Long Lake

Long Lake · Birchwood · Madge, Wisconsin — Washburn County.

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3,479Surface acres
4Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 151948613).

Location & fast facts

Where Long Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Long Lake.

Fast facts

About Long Lake

  • County: Washburn
  • Shore towns: Long Lake, Birchwood, Madge
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 263 mi from Milwaukee and 113 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 Smallmouth Bass
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Camping. 13 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. 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.
  • 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)

74 ftMaximum depth
3,290Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Two Story

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Long Lake (WBIC 2106800); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Long Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Maple (campground)Hanks Landing - Long Lake Access (Boat launch)1Long Lake Access (Boat launch)2Long Lake Access (Boat launch)3Long Lake Access (Boat launch)4Sioux Beach (Beach)51 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach Campground
  1. 1Hanks Landing - Long Lake Access
    Boat launch · Long Lake
  2. 2Long Lake Access
    Boat launch · Long Lake
  3. 3Long Lake Access
    Boat launch · Long Lake
  4. 4Long Lake Access
    Boat launch · Long Lake
  5. 5Sioux Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 151948613), 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 Long Lake

We found 13 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Long Lake, 5 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

7 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 (45.7212, -91.6942). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Long 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 Long 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
    Hanks Landing - Long Lake AccessLong LakeTown of MadgeBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating45.7305, -91.7039
    Long Lake AccessLong LakeTown of BirchwoodBoat ramp · Concrete Plank ramp——Boating45.7560, -91.6559
    Long Lake AccessLong LakeTown of Long LakeBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating45.6877, -91.6865
    Long Lake AccessLong LakeTown of Long LakeBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating45.6912, -91.7259

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    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 Long Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Sioux 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 Long 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 Long Lake

    How big is Long Lake?

    Long Lake covers about 3,479 acres in Long Lake, Birchwood and Madge, Wisconsin (Washburn County).

    How deep is Long Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 74 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Long Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Long Lake?

    Yes. 4 public trailer launches are listed: Hanks Landing - Long Lake Access, Long Lake Access and Long Lake Access. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Long Lake?

    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 Long Lake?

    Yes. We list 13 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 5 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Long Lake?

    Long Lake touches Long Lake, Birchwood and Madge in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

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