Third Lake
Third Lake is a 97-acre lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin, up to 14 feet deep, with 47 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include musky, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. The DNR lists no public boat landing.
- Size: 97 acres
- Deepest point: 14 ft
- Bottom: 45% sand, 35% muck, 10% gravel, 10% rock
- Fish: Musky, Panfish, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Walleye
- Boating: Full recreation: over 50 acres, so open to water-skiing and boating at speed under state law
- Drive time without traffic: Green Bay 2 hr 35 min, Eau Claire 2 hr 40 min, Appleton 2 hr 45 min, Madison 3 hr 20 min, Twin Cities 3 hr 45 min, Milwaukee 4 hr, Waukesha 4 hr, Rockford 4 hr 15 min, Chicago 5 hr 15 min
- Invasive species on record: Chinese Mystery Snail
- Waterfront parcels: 47 waterfront parcels
Questions about Third Lake
How many waterfront properties are on Third Lake?
47 waterfront parcels front Third Lake in Oneida County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.
How big is Third Lake?
Third Lake covers 97 acres in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
How deep is Third Lake?
Third Lake is 14 feet deep at its deepest point.
What fish are in Third Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye in Third Lake.
Is there public access to Third Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists no public boat landing, beach or park on Third Lake.
Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Third Lake?
Third 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 Third Lake?
By car, Third Lake is about 2 hr 35 min from Green Bay, 2 hr 40 min from Eau Claire, 2 hr 45 min from Appleton, 3 hr 45 min from the Twin Cities and 5 hr 15 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.
What is the bottom of Third Lake like?
The lake bottom is 45% sand, 35% muck, 10% gravel, 10% rock, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.