Sparkling Lake

View of Sparkling Lake, the 157 acre lake in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
   Sparkling Lake has clear aqua blue water, is really deep and has a nice hard bottom for swimming. The lake has very few homes on it. The major drawback is that Highway 51 runs along the east side of the lake. If you don't mind some road noise, there are some great opportunities to own on a high quality lake that pop up. Sparkling Lake is a deep, very clear, aqua-blue lake with a hard bottom that makes for excellent swimming, located just west of Highway 51 south of Boulder Junction. The shoreline has very few homes, so views are dominated by forest and strikingly clear water, but the highway along the east side introduces some road noise. For owners who can tolerate the traffic sound, the tradeoff is rare access to a high-quality, lightly developed clear-water lake with quick highway connections. It's south of Boulder Junction and has strikingly clear, aqua-blue water, a hard bottom, and very few homes, but Highway 51 runs along its east shore. Owners who can tolerate some road noise get access to one of the highest-quality swimming and clear-water lakes in the area. Buyers who choose Sparkling usually put water quality, swimming, and scenic appeal ahead of total quiet and are comfortable with the nearby roadway.
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Sparkling Lake Specs:

Clarity: 15.0 Feet
Avg. Depth: 35 Feet
Size: 157 Acres
Max Depth: 60 Feet
Shoreline: 2.70 Miles
Water Source: Seepage
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Aqua
Time to Town: 15 Minutes

Homes for Sale:

No Current Listings

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Lots for Sale:

No Current Listings
Fishing: Average
Fish Species: Variety
Bottom: Mixed
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level: Above Average
High Speed: Yes
Natural Gas: No
Lake Roads: Okay
Cell Coverage: Good
Home Density: Average
Boat Launch:
Lake Grade: Excellent
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Arbor Vitae
School District: Arbor Vitae
Tax Rate: $11.91 / $1000
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Sparkling Lake contour map
Biking/Walking/Ski Trails:
Heart of Vilas County (Boulder Junction) - This 9.7 mile section of the Heart of Vilas County paved trail runs along varying terrain right through Bould Junction. Many scenic viewing areas and a picnic area are along this part of the route.
Paddling Routes:
NHAL Canoe Trip #5 - This paddling route is 19 miles and takes around 12 hours to complete. It starts at White Sand Lake and then goes across a few lakes and has a long run of river paddling. There are several portages along the way. There are also several campsites along the way so you could make this into a real northwoods adventure.
Snowmobile Trails:
The Cross Country Cruisers Trails run just south of Sparkling Lake. This club grooms 90 miles of trails that connect to the rest of the trails in Northern Wisconsin.
ATV Trails:
No nearby trails.
Nearby State Areas:
Boulder Junction:
14 mins
Grocery Store
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Minocqua:
15 mins
Grocery Store
Hospital
Manitowish Waters:
17 mins
Grocery Stores
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This is a summary based on available information.

Clear, moderately deep forest lakes like Spectacle typically support panfish, bass, and trout or salmonid stockings depending on management. Deeper pockets and steeper shorelines create opportunities to target cooler‑water species off points and along breaks, while panfish and largemouths use weedlines and shallower bays. Anglers often split their time between working structure for trout or smallmouth with finesse presentations and casting shallower cover for panfish and largemouth. For cabin owners, Spectacle offers a mix of family‑friendly fishing and more technical, clear‑water opportunities, all within a quiet, heavily wooded backdrop.

How big is Sparkling Lake?

Sparkling Lake is 157 acres with 2.70 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Sparkling Lake?

Sparkling Lake has an average depth of 35 feet and a maximum depth of 60 feet.

Does Sparkling Lake have a boat launch?

Yes, Sparkling Lake has a public boat launch.

How far is Sparkling Lake from Boulder Junction?

Sparkling Lake is 15 minutes from Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.

What fish are in Sparkling Lake?

Sparkling Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye.

What is the water clarity of Sparkling Lake?

Sparkling Lake has a water clarity of 15.0 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Sparkling Lake?

The shoreline of Sparkling Lake is about 2.70 miles.

What type of lake is Sparkling Lake?

Sparkling Lake is a Seepage lake.

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