Balcom Lake
Balcom Lake is a 68-acre lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin, up to 62 feet deep, with 10 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. The DNR lists no public boat landing.
- Size: 68 acres
- Deepest point: 62 ft
- Bottom: 89% muck, 10% sand, 1% gravel
- Fish: Panfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike
- Boating: Full recreation: over 50 acres, so open to water-skiing and boating at speed under state law
- Drive time without traffic: Green Bay 55 min, Appleton 1 hr 15 min, Milwaukee 2 hr 35 min, Waukesha 2 hr 50 min, Madison 3 hr, Eau Claire 3 hr 10 min, Rockford 3 hr 55 min, Chicago 4 hr, Twin Cities 4 hr 15 min
- Waterfront parcels: 10 waterfront parcels
Questions about Balcom Lake
How many waterfront properties are on Balcom Lake?
10 waterfront parcels front Balcom Lake in Oconto County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.
How big is Balcom Lake?
Balcom Lake covers 68 acres in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
How deep is Balcom Lake?
Balcom Lake is 62 feet deep at its deepest point.
What fish are in Balcom Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike in Balcom Lake.
Is there public access to Balcom Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists no public boat landing, beach or park on Balcom Lake.
Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Balcom Lake?
Balcom Lake is over 50 acres, so Wisconsin's slow-no-wake rule for small lakes does not apply and boats may run at speed, staying slow within 100 feet of shore, docks and swimmers. No local boating ordinance that limits motorboats is on record.
How long is the drive to Balcom Lake?
By car, Balcom Lake is about 55 min from Green Bay, 1 hr 15 min from Appleton, 2 hr 35 min from Milwaukee, 4 hr from Chicago and 4 hr 15 min from the Twin Cities. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.
What is the bottom of Balcom Lake like?
The lake bottom is 89% muck, 10% sand, 1% gravel, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.