Wisconsin Lake Finder

Oak Lake

Oak Lake is a 29-acre lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin, up to 50 feet deep, with 19 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. The DNR lists no public boat landing.

Questions about Oak Lake

How many waterfront properties are on Oak Lake?

19 waterfront parcels front Oak Lake in Washburn County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.

How big is Oak Lake?

Oak Lake covers 29 acres in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

How deep is Oak Lake?

Oak Lake is 50 feet deep at its deepest point.

What fish are in Oak Lake?

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

Is there public access to Oak Lake?

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

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

Oak Lake is 50 acres or less. Wisconsin holds lakes that size to slow-no-wake where they have public access, and the DNR lists none here. No local boating ordinance that limits motorboats is on record.

How long is the drive to Oak Lake?

By car, Oak Lake is about 1 hr 20 min from Eau Claire, 2 hr 10 min from the Twin Cities, 3 hr 55 min from Madison and 5 hr 50 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.

What is the bottom of Oak Lake like?

The lake bottom is 99% sand, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.