Wisconsin Lake Finder

Broken Bow Lake

Broken Bow Lake is a 133-acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, up to 23 feet deep, with 64 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. The DNR lists no public boat landing.

• Size: 133 acres
• Deepest point: 23 ft
• Bottom: 50% muck, 30% rock, 15% gravel, 5% sand
• 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: Eau Claire 2 hr 55 min, Green Bay 3 hr, Appleton 3 hr 5 min, Madison 3 hr 40 min, Twin Cities 4 hr, Milwaukee 4 hr 20 min, Waukesha 4 hr 20 min, Rockford 4 hr 35 min, Chicago 5 hr 35 min
• Invasive species on record: Chinese Mystery Snail
• Waterfront parcels: 64 waterfront parcels

Questions about Broken Bow Lake

How many waterfront properties are on Broken Bow Lake?

64 waterfront parcels front Broken Bow Lake in Vilas County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.

How big is Broken Bow Lake?

Broken Bow Lake covers 133 acres in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

How deep is Broken Bow Lake?

Broken Bow Lake is 23 feet deep at its deepest point.

What fish are in Broken Bow Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike in Broken Bow Lake.

Is there public access to Broken Bow Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists no public boat landing, beach or park on Broken Bow Lake.

Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Broken Bow Lake?

Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow Lake?

By car, Broken Bow Lake is about 2 hr 55 min from Eau Claire, 3 hr from Green Bay, 3 hr 5 min from Appleton, 4 hr from the Twin Cities and 5 hr 35 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.

What is the bottom of Broken Bow Lake like?

The lake bottom is 50% muck, 30% rock, 15% gravel, 5% sand, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.