Wilson Lake

Aerial view of Wilson Lake, a 155 acre lake in Mercer, Wisconsin
   Wilson Lake near Mercer is a smaller lake connected to Trude and the Turtle-Flambeau system with a quiet shoreline and a sheltered, calm-water feel. Its compact basin and connections make it a natural, protected home base for cabins and resorts that still want access to big water. The wooded shoreline and modest development keep it feeling more relaxed than the main flowage. It's near Mercer and is a compact, wooded-shoreline lake that links into Trude Lake and the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, giving owners calmer everyday water with big-system access out the channel. It's easier to fish and boat on windy days than the full flowage.
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Wilson Lake Specs:

Clarity:
Avg. Depth: 14 Feet
Size: 155 Acres
Max Depth: 21 Feet
Shoreline: 2.90 Miles
Water Source:
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Deep Blue
Trophic State: Mesotrophic
Town:Mercer
Time to Town: 12 Minutes

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Wilson Lake
$425,000
Wilson Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.0
Sq Ft: 1,195
Mercer

   This well-maintained year-round home on Wilson Lake offers an attractive combination of usable acreage, lake frontage & turnkey convenience. Situated on 3.5 wooded acres, per tax bill, with approximately 135 feet of shoreline, per survey, the property provides …

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Wilson Lake shares in the Turtle‑Flambeau system’s multi‑species fishing for walleyes, muskies, bass, pike, and panfish, with fish moving between connected waters. Anglers target weedlines, points, and connecting areas to Trude and the flowage with jigs, rigs, crankbaits, and musky baits. The smaller, sheltered basin is easier to fish in wind than the main flowage, making it a good option when big water is rough. For many owners, Wilson delivers a calmer everyday lake with big‑system access right out the channel.

How big is Wilson Lake?

Wilson Lake is 155 acres with 2.90 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Wilson Lake?

Wilson Lake has an average depth of 14 feet and a maximum depth of 21 feet.

Does Wilson Lake have a boat launch?

Yes, Wilson Lake has a public boat launch.

How far is Wilson Lake from Mercer?

Wilson Lake is 12 minutes from Mercer, Wisconsin.

What is the water clarity of Wilson Lake?

Wilson Lake has a water clarity of 13.0 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Wilson Lake?

The shoreline of Wilson Lake is about 2.90 miles.

What type of lake is Wilson Lake?

Wilson Lake is a Spring lake.

What is the trophic status of Wilson Lake?

Wilson Lake is a Mesotrophic lake.

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