Sugar Camp Lake

Aerial view of Sugar Camp Lake, a 519 acre lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin
   Sugar Camp Lake is almost like two different lakes in one. On the North side you have the deep part of the lake with very little weeds and on the other you have the very shallow side of the lake with quite a bit of weeds (and quite a bit better fishing). Both sides share great water clarity with secchi readings in the 13 ft range. The lake has pretty moderate levels of boat traffic. The lake is centrally located between Eagle River, St. Germain, Three Lakes and Rhinelander, so while not real close to anything, it is not far from anything either, which is nice. There are about 18 owners per mile of shoreline. Sugar Camp Lake is almost like two lakes in one within the Sugar Camp Chain, with one side deeper and relatively weed-sparse and the other very shallow and weed-rich, all sharing notably clear water. The shoreline mixes classic cabins and year-round homes, but overall traffic is moderate, especially away from peak vacation weeks, giving it a relaxed, family-friendly feel. Being part of a five-lake chain adds variety for boaters who can explore connected waters, find quiet corners, or run to different basins depending on wind and crowd levels. It combines a deeper, cleaner-feeling basin on one side with a very shallow, weed-rich end on the other, all with good water clarity. It's popular with cabin owners who want chain-style variety and multi-species fishing in a slightly quieter setting than the highest-profile resort chains. Buyers who choose Sugar Camp Lake generally like the chain convenience and variety without the intensity of some of the larger, more heavily publicized resort chains.
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Sugar Camp Lake Specs:

Clarity: 13.0 Feet
Avg. Depth: 15 Feet
Size: 519 Acres
Max Depth: 38 Feet
Shoreline: 5.70 Miles
Water Source: Seepage
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Blue Green
Trophic State: Oligotrophic
Time to Town: 17 Minutes
Acres Per Owner: 4.94
Owners Per Mile: 18.42

Homes for Sale:

No Current Listings

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Lots for Sale:

No Current Listings
Fishing: Average
Fish Species: Variety
Bottom: Mostly Sand
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level: Average
High Speed: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads: Average
Cell Coverage: Good
Home Density: Average
Boat Launch: No
Lake Grade: Excellent
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Sugar Camp
School District: Three Lakes
Tax Rate: $9.53 / $1000
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Sugar Camp Lake contour map
Paddling Routes:
No nearby routes but Sugar Camp Lake is great for paddling with the clear water and abundance of shoreline.
Snowmobile Trails:
The snowmobile trail crosses Sugar Camp Lake so access is easy.
ATV Trails:
No nearby routes but Sugar Camp Lake is great for paddling with the clear water and abundance of shoreline.
Rhinelander:
15 mins
Grocery Store
hospital
Eagle River:
15 mins
Grocery Store
Hospital
Star Lake:
12 mins
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Times are approximate. I just took a rough average from different points around the lake.

This is a summary based on available information.

Creel data and fishing resources show that Sugar Camp and its sister lakes support strong panfish and bass populations, with muskies, pike, and walleyes present across the chain. On Sugar Camp itself, the deeper side often fishes best for smallmouth and suspended panfish along breaks and structure, while the shallow side shines for largemouth, bluegill, and pike in and around vegetation. Anglers commonly adjust depth and tactics based on which part of the lake they are in, using finesse or structure‑oriented presentations on the deep end and more aggressive, shallow‑water techniques on the weedy end. For cabin owners, this flexibility makes it easy to match the day’s plan—family panfishing, bass casting, or muskie hunting—to whichever part of the chain is fishing best.

How big is Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake is 519 acres with 5.70 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake has an average depth of 15 feet and a maximum depth of 38 feet.

Does Sugar Camp Lake have a boat launch?

No, Sugar Camp Lake does not have a public boat launch.

How far is Sugar Camp Lake from Eagle River?

Sugar Camp Lake is 17 minutes from Eagle River, Wisconsin.

What fish are in Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass.

What is the water clarity of Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake has a water clarity of 13.0 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Sugar Camp Lake?

The shoreline of Sugar Camp Lake is about 5.70 miles.

What type of lake is Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake is a Seepage lake.

What is the trophic status of Sugar Camp Lake?

Sugar Camp Lake is a Oligotrophic lake.

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