Sugar Camp Lake

Aerial view of Sugar Camp Lake, a 519 acre lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin

Sugar Camp Lake is one of the nicest lakes in the Sugar Camp area, offering a rare “two lakes in one” layout with a deeper, cleaner-feeling basin on one side and a shallower, weed-rich section on the other.

Water clarity is strong and the lake adds real boating range and variety without the intensity of the largest resort chains. It strikes a strong balance between recreation, fishing, and manageable traffic levels.

For buyers who want a high-quality water experience close to Eagle River and Rhinelander, Sugar Camp is one of the better options in its corridor.

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Sugar Camp Lake Specs:

Clarity:
Avg. Depth: 15 Feet
Size: 519 Acres
Max Depth: 38 Feet
Shoreline: 5.70 Miles
Water Source:
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Blue Green
Trophic State: Oligotrophic
Time to Town: 17 Minutes
Acres Per Owner: 4.94
Owners Per Mile: 18.42

Homes for Sale:

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Lots for Sale:

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Fishing:
Fish Species:
Bottom:
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level:
High Speed: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads:
Cell Coverage: Good
Home Density:
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Lake Grade: Excellent
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Sugar Camp
School District: Three Lakes
Tax Rate: $5.79 / $1000
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Sugar Camp Lake contour map
Paddling Routes:
No nearby routes but Sugar Camp Lake is great for paddling with the clear water and abundance of shoreline.
Snowmobile Trails:
The snowmobile trail crosses Sugar Camp Lake so access is easy.
ATV Trails:
No nearby routes but Sugar Camp Lake is great for paddling with the clear water and abundance of shoreline.
Rhinelander:
15 mins
Grocery Store
hospital
Eagle River:
15 mins
Grocery Store
Hospital
Star Lake:
12 mins
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Times are approximate. I just took a rough average from different points around the lake.

This is a summary based on available information.

Creel data and fishing resources show that Sugar Camp and its sister lakes support strong panfish and bass populations, with muskies, pike, and walleyes present across the chain. On Sugar Camp itself, the deeper side often fishes best for smallmouth and suspended panfish along breaks and structure, while the shallow side shines for largemouth, bluegill, and pike in and around vegetation. Anglers commonly adjust depth and tactics based on which part of the lake they are in, using finesse or structure‑oriented presentations on the deep end and more aggressive, shallow‑water techniques on the weedy end. For cabin owners, this flexibility makes it easy to match the day’s plan—family panfishing, bass casting, or muskie hunting—to whichever part of the chain is fishing best.

I had AI give me the coordinates for the launches I had on file. They are not super accurate, but should give a rough idea of where you can find the landings. If no coordinates were available at all I didn't link to the map.

Sugar Camp Lake public landing (east side)
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Public boat landing on the east side of Sugar Camp Lake, used as a primary access to the Sugar Camp Chain. Concrete ramp with adjacent parking; accommodates typical trailered rigs and serves as a good put-in for day trips through the deeper and shallower arms of the chain.

How big is Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake is 519 acres with 5.70 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake has an average depth of 15 feet and a maximum depth of 38 feet.

Does Sugar Camp Lake have a boat launch?

No, Sugar Camp Lake does not have a public boat launch.

How far is Sugar Camp Lake from Eagle River?

Sugar Camp Lake is 17 minutes from Eagle River, Wisconsin.

What fish are in Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass.

What is the water clarity of Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake has a water clarity of 13.0 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Sugar Camp Lake?

The shoreline of Sugar Camp Lake is about 5.70 miles.

What type of lake is Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake is a Seepage lake.

What is the trophic status of Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake is a Oligotrophic lake.

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