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Sherman Lake

Manitowish Waters · Sherman, Wisconsin — Vilas County.

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126Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 69885826).

Location & fast facts

Where Sherman Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Sherman Lake.

Fast facts

About Sherman Lake

  • Counties: Vilas, Iron
  • Shore towns: Manitowish Waters, Sherman
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 232 mi from Milwaukee and 79 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. Walleye, Musky, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 30 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • 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)

19 ftMaximum depth
123Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Cool - Clear

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Sherman Lake (WBIC 1880700); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Sherman Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Sherman Lake Access (Cartop / walk-in)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Sherman Lake Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Manitowish Waters

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 69885826), 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 Sherman Lake

We found 30 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Sherman Lake, 4 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 (46.0767, -89.9267). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Sherman 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 Sherman 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
    Sherman Lake AccessManitowish WatersNorthern Highland State ForestCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating46.0743, -89.9358

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Sherman Lake

    How big is Sherman Lake?

    Sherman Lake covers about 126 acres in Manitowish Waters and Sherman, Wisconsin (Vilas County).

    How deep is Sherman Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 19 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Sherman Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Sherman Lake?

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

    Are there campgrounds near Sherman Lake?

    Yes. We list 30 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Sherman Lake?

    Sherman Lake touches Manitowish Waters and Sherman in Vilas County and Iron County, Wisconsin.

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