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Lower Red Lake

Herman · Gresham · Red Springs, Wisconsin — Shawano County.

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198Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 75654309).

Location & fast facts

Where Lower Red Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Lower Red Lake.

Fast facts

About Lower Red Lake

  • County: Shawano
  • Shore towns: Herman, Gresham, Red Springs
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 132 mi from Milwaukee and 43 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. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 5 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.

Lake map

Lower Red Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Gresham Riverside Park Boat Launch (Boat launch)1Lower Red Lake Access (Boat launch)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Gresham Riverside Park Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Herman
  2. 2Lower Red Lake Access
    Boat launch · Herman

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 75654309), 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 Lower Red Lake

We found 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lower Red Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. 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 (44.8501, -88.7735). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lower Red 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 Lower Red 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

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Gresham Riverside Park Boat LaunchHermanVillage of GreshamBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating44.8543, -88.7837
    Lower Red Lake AccessHermanVillage of GreshamBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating44.8562, -88.7759

    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 Lower Red 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 Lower Red Lake

    How big is Lower Red Lake?

    Lower Red Lake covers about 198 acres in Herman, Gresham and Red Springs, Wisconsin (Shawano County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lower Red Lake?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Gresham Riverside Park Boat Launch and Lower Red Lake Access. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lower Red Lake?

    Yes. We list 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lower Red Lake?

    Lower Red Lake touches Herman, Gresham and Red Springs in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

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