Washburn Lake
Washburn Lake is a 85-acre lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin, up to 27 feet deep, with 34 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish and largemouth bass. The DNR lists no public boat landing.
- Size: 85 acres
- Deepest point: 27 ft
- Bottom: 40% muck, 25% gravel, 20% rock, 15% sand
- Fish: Panfish, Largemouth bass
- 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 20 min, Appleton 2 hr 25 min, Eau Claire 2 hr 25 min, Madison 3 hr, Twin Cities 3 hr 25 min, Milwaukee 3 hr 40 min, Waukesha 3 hr 40 min, Rockford 3 hr 55 min, Chicago 4 hr 55 min
- Invasive species on record: Chinese Mystery Snail
- Waterfront parcels: 34 waterfront parcels
Questions about Washburn Lake
How many waterfront properties are on Washburn Lake?
34 waterfront parcels front Washburn Lake in Oneida County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.
How big is Washburn Lake?
Washburn Lake covers 85 acres in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
How deep is Washburn Lake?
Washburn Lake is 27 feet deep at its deepest point.
What fish are in Washburn Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish and largemouth bass in Washburn Lake.
Is there public access to Washburn Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists no public boat landing, beach or park on Washburn Lake.
Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Washburn Lake?
Washburn 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 Washburn Lake?
By car, Washburn Lake is about 2 hr 20 min from Green Bay, 2 hr 25 min from Appleton, 2 hr 25 min from Eau Claire, 3 hr 25 min from the Twin Cities and 4 hr 55 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.
What is the bottom of Washburn Lake like?
The lake bottom is 40% muck, 25% gravel, 20% rock, 15% sand, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.