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Zielke Lake

Gordon, Wisconsin — Ashland County.

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20Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 74923817).

Location & fast facts

Where Zielke Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Zielke Lake.

Fast facts

About Zielke Lake

  • County: Ashland
  • Town: Gordon
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 255 mi from Milwaukee and 97 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, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass
  • Camping. 12 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Chinese mysterysnail recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • 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)

16 ftMaximum depth
21Acres (state figure)

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

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Cool - Clear

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Zielke Lake (WBIC 2406900); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Zielke Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Zielke Lake Access (Cartop / walk-in)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Zielke Lake Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Gordon

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 74923817), 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 Zielke Lake

We found 12 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Zielke Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

6 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 (46.1766, -90.6184). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Zielke 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 Zielke 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
    Zielke Lake AccessGordonTown of GordonCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating46.1743, -90.6192

    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 Zielke 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 Zielke Lake

    How big is Zielke Lake?

    Zielke Lake covers about 20 acres in Gordon, Wisconsin (Ashland County).

    How deep is Zielke Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 16 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Zielke Lake?

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

    Is there a public boat launch on Zielke Lake?

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

    Are there campgrounds near Zielke Lake?

    Yes. We list 12 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Zielke Lake?

    Zielke Lake touches Gordon in Ashland County, Wisconsin.

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