Tambling Lake

Aerial view of Tambling Lake, a 172 acre lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin
   Tambling Lake is a very shallow smaller lake with clear water located just eight minutes outside of Eagle River. Tambling Lake is a very shallow, smaller lake just minutes outside of Eagle River with clear water and an intimate, tucked-back feel. Its compact size and limited depth make it a calm, easy lake for paddling, swimming, and casual fishing rather than high-speed boating. Shoreline development is modest with cabins and homes framed by woods and a close-in shoreline that keeps everything within easy view from the dock. It's a compact, very shallow, clear-water lake just outside Eagle River with modest development and an intimate, easy-to-watch shoreline. It's well suited to families who want calm, close-in water for swimming, paddling, and simple fishing rather than big-boat recreation. Buyers who opt for Tambling tend to want a quiet, close-to-town water where kids can play near shore and small boats or kayaks feel right-sized to the basin.
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Tambling Lake Specs:

Clarity: 10.5 Feet
Avg. Depth: 7 Feet
Size: 172 Acres
Max Depth: 11 Feet
Shoreline: 1.60 Miles
Water Source: Spring
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Deep Blue
Trophic State: Mesotrophic
Time to Town: 8 Minutes

Homes for Sale:

No Current Listings

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Lots for Sale:

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Bottom: Sand / Muck
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level: Average
High Speed: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads: Average
Cell Coverage: Good
Home Density: Average
Boat Launch: No
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Washington
School District: Northland Pines
Tax Rate: $10.25 / $1000
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Tambling Lake contour map

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Shallow, clear lakes like Tambling often produce good panfish and bass fishing, with pike using weed edges and small depth changes as ambush cover. Because the water is clear and the lake is small, fish are sensitive to disturbance, which makes stealthy approaches, longer casts, and low‑light periods especially effective. Anglers typically work shoreline weeds, small pockets, and any slightly deeper troughs with small jigs, live bait, and finesse plastics, reserving topwaters and other surface lures for dawn and dusk. For cabin owners, Tambling provides an easy, close‑quarters fishery where even short outings can be productive without the need to travel far or fight big‑lake conditions.

How big is Tambling Lake?

Tambling Lake is 172 acres with 1.60 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Tambling Lake?

Tambling Lake has an average depth of 7 feet and a maximum depth of 11 feet.

Does Tambling Lake have a boat launch?

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

How far is Tambling Lake from Eagle River?

Tambling Lake is 8 minutes from Eagle River, Wisconsin.

What is the water clarity of Tambling Lake?

Tambling Lake has a water clarity of 10.5 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Tambling Lake?

The shoreline of Tambling Lake is about 1.60 miles.

What type of lake is Tambling Lake?

Tambling Lake is a Spring lake.

What is the trophic status of Tambling Lake?

Tambling Lake is a Mesotrophic lake.

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