Trude Lake

Located in Iron County, Wisconsin

This crystal clear lake in north central Wisconsin is perfect for any water activity at 786 acres. You can find this gorgeous lake above the Turtle Flambeau Flowage, three hours and 30 minutes west of Green Bay and four hours east of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Fishing and Boating

Trude Lake conveniently has a public boat landing and beautifully clear water, making it perfect for all of your favorite lake activities like water skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing. A variety of fish can be found like:

- Musky

- Panfish

- Largemouth Bass

- Smallmouth Bass

- Northern Pike

- Walleye

Be sure to observe the boating and fishing ordinances found on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website. Most water sports and activities are allowed with some regulations on no-wake hours, water-skiing regulations, etc.

Local Attractions

For lodging right on the lake, check out The Birches Resort, which encompasses 250 acres of forest, and Donner’s Bay Resort which offers a restaurant, dock, and bait shop for campers and guests. Dead Horse Lodge on the north end of the lake offers “rugged luxury in the heart of the Northwoods,” and guests say the pizza is to-die-for..

The nearest restaurants offer some of the best American food in Wisconsin. The Pines Restaurant and Beer Garden (20 minutes from the lake) offers incredible food and live music and is the perfect place to kick back and relax after a day on the water.

For those who want a truly immersive wilderness experience, check out Big Island State Wildlife Area, which houses hundreds of acres of untouched forest, beach, and marsh. This area is a bird-watcher’s dream and is the perfect place for hiking, hunting, and fishing.

Airports and Hospitals

Trude Lake is conveniently located eight minutes from Blair Lake Airport-2WI5 for private flights and John F. Kennedy Airport in Ashland (1 hour and 30 minutes) for commercial flights.

The nearest hospital to help you with all of your medical needs is Marshall Medical Center in Park Falls, a 47-minute drive from the lake.

Serenity and Beauty

Trude Lake’s thriving lake homes market offers you much-needed separation from the hustle and bustle of city and professional life. For the family looking for a new vacation or home or a place to plant roots, this lake has plenty to offer.