Lower Ninemile Lake

   Lower Ninemile Lake is a very shallow 849 acre public lake that is a 21 minute round trip drive from Eagle River. The water has very low clarity. Lower Ninemile Lake is a very shallow, 849-acre public lake southeast of Eagle River with very low clarity and a broad, marshy, flowage-style appearance. Its large area relative to depth creates a wide expanse of dark, stump-speckled, and weed-rich water that feels more like a waterfowl marsh in places than a traditional deep Northwoods lake. The drive from town is reasonable but not right next door, which, combined with its shallow, stained character, keeps it off many casual visitors' short list. It's a large, very shallow, dark-water lake southeast of Eagle River that looks and fishes more like a marshy flowage in places than a deep kettle lake. It appeals to anglers and nature-focused owners who enjoy wild edges, birdlife, and shallow, vegetation-rich fishing rather than sand beaches and watersports. Buyers who gravitate to Lower Ninemile usually enjoy wild edges, birdlife, and a low-key fishing and paddling scene more than traditional sand beach swimming and high-speed boating.