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Wakesurf Spot · Wisconsin

Oxbow Lake

A 523-acre lake, reaching 44 ft deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

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Located in Vilas County, Wisconsin, Oxbow Lake is a public lake that covers about 523 acres and reaches roughly 44 ft at its deepest. Its footprint leaves space for wake boating, conditions and local rules permitting.

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.

Because this entry comes from public lake data rather than rider reports, treat it as a size-and-access reference, not a recommendation. Confirm the current Wisconsin statewide rules and any lake-specific restrictions before riding.

Source: Wisconsin DNR — Lakes. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Oxbow Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Oxbow Lake covers roughly 523 acres and reaches about 44 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.