Wisconsin Lake Finder

Simms Lake

Simms Lake is a 151-acre lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin, up to 41 feet deep, with 39 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. The DNR lists no public boat landing.

• Size: 151 acres
• Deepest point: 41 ft
• Average depth: 27 ft
• Bottom: 70% sand, 22% gravel, 8% rock
• 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 1 hr 55 min, Twin Cities 2 hr 30 min, Madison 4 hr 30 min, Green Bay 4 hr 35 min, Appleton 4 hr 40 min, Waukesha 5 hr 10 min, Milwaukee 5 hr 20 min, Rockford 5 hr 25 min, Chicago 6 hr 25 min
• Invasive species on record: Rusty Crayfish
• Waterfront parcels: 39 waterfront parcels

Questions about Simms Lake

How many waterfront properties are on Simms Lake?

39 waterfront parcels front Simms Lake in Douglas County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.

How big is Simms Lake?

Simms Lake covers 151 acres in Douglas County, Wisconsin.

How deep is Simms Lake?

Simms Lake is 41 feet deep at its deepest point, and 27 feet deep on average.

What fish are in Simms Lake?

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

Is there public access to Simms Lake?

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

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

Simms 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 Simms Lake?

By car, Simms Lake is about 1 hr 55 min from Eau Claire, 2 hr 30 min from the Twin Cities, 4 hr 30 min from Madison and 6 hr 25 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.

What is the bottom of Simms Lake like?

The lake bottom is 70% sand, 22% gravel, 8% rock, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.