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White Potato Lake

Brazeau, Wisconsin — Oconto County.

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1,024Surface acres
7Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 76156849).

Location & fast facts

Where White Potato Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks White Potato Lake.

Fast facts

About White Potato Lake

  • County: Oconto
  • Town: Brazeau
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 146 mi from Milwaukee and 70 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. 6 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass
  • Camping. 6 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Chinese mysterysnail and Rusty Crayfish 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.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

11 ftMaximum depth
978Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Warm - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for White Potato Lake (WBIC 515100); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

White Potato Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1White Potato Lake Access #1 (Boat launch)2White Potato Lake Public Access #3 (Boat launch)3White Potato Lake Public Access #4 (Boat launch)4White Potato Lake Public Access #5 (Boat launch)5White Potato Public Access #2 (Boat launch)6White Potato Lake - De Baker Lane Access (Cartop / walk-in)71 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-in
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Brazeau
  2. 2White Potato Lake Access #1
    Boat launch · Brazeau
  3. 3White Potato Lake Public Access #3
    Boat launch · Brazeau
  4. 4White Potato Lake Public Access #4
    Boat launch · Brazeau
  5. 5White Potato Lake Public Access #5
    Boat launch · Brazeau
  6. 6White Potato Public Access #2
    Boat launch · Brazeau
  7. 7White Potato Lake - De Baker Lane Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Brazeau

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 76156849), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near White Potato Lake

We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of White Potato Lake. 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: 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 (45.1431, -88.2137). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for White Potato 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 White Potato 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

    7 public access sites listed, 6 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampBrazeau—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating45.1506, -88.1912
    White Potato Lake Access #1BrazeauTown of BrazeauBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating45.1319, -88.2140
    White Potato Lake Public Access #3BrazeauTown of BrazeauBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating45.1427, -88.2037
    White Potato Lake Public Access #4BrazeauTown of BrazeauBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating45.1527, -88.2139
    White Potato Lake Public Access #5BrazeauTown of BrazeauBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    45.1562, -88.1978
    White Potato Public Access #2BrazeauTown of BrazeauBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating45.1373, -88.2095
    White Potato Lake - De Baker Lane AccessBrazeauForestry, Parks & Recreation Dept.Carry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.1406, -88.2247

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near White Potato 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 White Potato Lake

    How big is White Potato Lake?

    White Potato Lake covers about 1,024 acres in Brazeau, Wisconsin (Oconto County).

    How deep is White Potato Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 11 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in White Potato Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on White Potato Lake?

    Yes. 6 public trailer launches are listed: White Potato Lake Public Access #4, White Potato Lake Public Access #5 and White Potato Lake Public Access #3. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near White Potato Lake?

    Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on White Potato Lake?

    White Potato Lake touches Brazeau in Oconto County, Wisconsin.

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