Big Fork Lake
Big Fork Lake is a 663-acre lake on the Three Lakes Chain with an average depth of 17 feet, making it deeper than many other chain lakes. Positioned toward the outer end of the chain, it tends to see less through-traffic than the more centrally located basins.
Water clarity runs around 4 feet, consistent with other fertile chain lakes, supporting a structure-oriented warmwater fishery. With roughly 22 owners per mile of shoreline, development remains reasonable for a chain setting.
The combination of added depth and a slightly outlying location gives Big Fork a more spacious, “edge of the chain” feel while still offering full connectivity for longer boat trips across the system.
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This unique property on both Big Fork and Fourmile Lake features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a four-car garage on 7.63 acres. The third bedroom noted is currently being used as a library, but can easily be converted to another bedroom. One of the garag…
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Fisheries information and chain-wide reports suggest that Big Fork supports the same multi-species community found across the Three Lakes system, including muskies, walleyes, bass, pike, and panfish. The lake’s depth and structure encourage fish to use points, humps, and breaks, with many walleyes and smallmouths holding off the first and second drop-offs rather than right on the bank. Weed edges in 8–16 feet and transitions from harder to softer bottom are key areas, especially in low-light periods when fish slide shallower to feed. For cabin owners, Big Fork offers a more technical, structure-oriented fishery where electronics and careful mapping can pay off with quality fish and less competition than on the busiest chain hubs.
How big is Big Fork Lake?
Big Fork Lake is 663 acres with 5.40 miles of shoreline.
How deep is Big Fork Lake?
Big Fork Lake has an average depth of 17 feet and a maximum depth of 37 feet.
Does Big Fork Lake have a boat launch?
Yes, Big Fork Lake has a public boat launch.
How far is Big Fork Lake from Three Lakes?
Big Fork Lake is 17 minutes from Three Lakes, Wisconsin.
What fish are in Big Fork Lake?
Big Fork Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.
What is the water clarity of Big Fork Lake?
Big Fork Lake has a water clarity of 4.0 feet.
How long is the shoreline on Big Fork Lake?
The shoreline of Big Fork Lake is about 5.40 miles.
What type of lake is Big Fork Lake?
Big Fork Lake is a Drainage lake.
What is the trophic status of Big Fork Lake?
Big Fork Lake is a Eutrophic lake.
Is Big Fork Lake on a chain of lakes?
Yes, Big Fork Lake is on the Three Lakes chain of lakes.
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