East Horsehead Lake

   East Horsehead Lake is a shallow 191 acre public spring fed lake that is a 32 minute drive from Rhinelander. The water is moderately clear. This shallow, spring-fed lake northwest of Rhinelander has moderate clarity and a relaxed, out-of-town feel. With just under 200 acres of water and a mix of wooded shoreline and cottages, it leans heavily toward fishing, pontooning, and paddling rather than intense watersports. It's a roughly 190-acre, shallow, spring-fed lake over 30 minutes from Rhinelander, ringed by woods and cabins. The 30-plus-minute drive from Rhinelander helps keep day-use traffic lower than lakes closer to town. It leans toward fishing, pontooning, and paddling with lower traffic than lakes closer to town. Owners who want a quieter, spring-fed lake with modest clarity and simple shoreline often find it attractive.