Access Site
WI
Gates Lake
City: Shanagolden, WI
County: Ashland County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.09809660, -90.68997343
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Location
Interactive access map
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Spillerberg Creek near Cayuga, WI
4.6 mi away
Bad River at Morse, WI
5.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Gates Lake offers public boat ramp access near Shanagolden in Ashland County, Wisconsin. This 87-acre lake features a maximum depth of 5 feet, making it ideal for paddlers, small boats, and recreational anglers. The lake is home to panfish and largemouth bass, providing good fishing opportunities alongside paddling.
The public boat landing provides convenient access for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore this shallow northern Wisconsin lake. Given the lake's modest size and depth, it's well-suited for leisurely paddling and fishing outings. Visitors can also explore the nearby Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, one of Wisconsin's largest expanses of public land, which offers additional recreation opportunities in the surrounding area.
The public boat landing provides convenient access for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore this shallow northern Wisconsin lake. Given the lake's modest size and depth, it's well-suited for leisurely paddling and fishing outings. Visitors can also explore the nearby Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, one of Wisconsin's largest expanses of public land, which offers additional recreation opportunities in the surrounding area.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
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