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Tranus Lake

Stinnett, Wisconsin — Washburn County.

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166Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 47484389).

Location & fast facts

Where Tranus Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Tranus Lake.

Fast facts

About Tranus Lake

  • County: Washburn
  • Town: Stinnett
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 277 mi from Milwaukee and 123 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. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Northern Pike and Panfish
  • Camping. 8 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • 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)

12 ftMaximum depth
175Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Harsh - Has Fishery

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Tranus Lake (WBIC 2721600); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Tranus Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Tranus Lake Access (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Tranus Lake Access
    Boat launch · Stinnett

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 47484389), 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 Tranus Lake

We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Tranus Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

2 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 (46.0136, -91.6656). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Tranus 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 Tranus 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, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Tranus Lake AccessStinnettTown of StinnettBoat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp——Boating46.0149, -91.6617

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

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

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Tranus Lake

    How big is Tranus Lake?

    Tranus Lake covers about 166 acres in Stinnett, Wisconsin (Washburn County).

    How deep is Tranus Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 12 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Tranus Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Northern Pike and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Tranus Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Tranus Lake Access. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Tranus Lake?

    Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Tranus Lake?

    Tranus Lake touches Stinnett in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

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