Wakesurf Spot · Wisconsin
Franklin Lake
A 839-acre lake, reaching 46 ft deep in Forest County, Wisconsin — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Franklin Lake sits in Forest County, Wisconsin that covers about 839 acres and reaches roughly 46 ft at its deepest. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
Franklin Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Wisconsin rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Wisconsin DNR — Lakes. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Franklin Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Franklin Lake covers roughly 839 acres and reaches about 46 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Wisconsin sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Wisconsin rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Wisconsin: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.