Willow Lake

Aerial view of Willow Lake, a 410 acre lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin

Willow Lake is part of the greater Willow Flowage system, a shallow 6,300-acre public lake about a half hour from Minocqua with low clarity and minimal development. Its broad, open water and marshy shoreline create a big-water feel where you’re more likely to share the lake with other anglers and wildlife than with high-density cabin clusters.

It carries the same appeal—big water, fishing potential, and a semi-wilderness atmosphere. For buyers, it’s less about owning right on the shoreline and more about having a nearby big-water playground for fishing, boating, and remote-feeling day trips

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Willow Lake Specs:

Clarity:
Avg. Depth: 4 Feet
Size: 410 Acres
Max Depth: 30 Feet
Shoreline: 3.60 Miles
Water Source:
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Tanned
Town:Minocqua
Time to Town: 49 Minutes

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Bottom:
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level:
High Speed: None
Natural Gas: None
Lake Roads:
Cell Coverage: Okay
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Lynne
School District: Prentice
Tax Rate: $10.59 / $1000
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Willow Lake contour map

This is a summary based on available information.

Willow Lake shares the Willow Flowage system’s strong reputation for walleye, musky, pike, bass, and panfish, with fish using expansive flats, channels, and flooded structure. Anglers typically key on wind-swept shorelines, current-influenced areas, and deeper cuts in otherwise shallow basins, using presentations robust enough to handle stained water and flowage cover. As with the broader flowage, success often comes to those who put in time to learn the system’s nuances and are comfortable operating in a big, relatively wild environment.

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.

Willow Lake Public Landing
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Public launch on Willow Lake within the Willow Flowage system, providing access to this shallow, expansive waterbody with very little shoreline development. Basic ramp and gravel parking; used primarily by anglers and boaters comfortable with big, low-clarity flowage conditions.

How big is Willow Lake?

Willow Lake is 410 acres with 3.60 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Willow Lake?

Willow Lake has an average depth of 4 feet and a maximum depth of 30 feet.

Does Willow Lake have a boat launch?

No, Willow Lake does not have a public boat launch.

How far is Willow Lake from Minocqua?

Willow Lake is 49 minutes from Minocqua, Wisconsin.

What is the water clarity of Willow Lake?

Willow Lake has a water clarity of 4.0 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Willow Lake?

The shoreline of Willow Lake is about 3.60 miles.

What type of lake is Willow Lake?

Willow Lake is a Drainage lake.

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