Oxbow Lake - Presque Isle

Located in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Oxbow Lake is located in Presque Isle, Wisconsin. The lake is 523 acres and has a maximum depth of 44 feet. Many of the top things to do around Oxbow lake are located in the City of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.

Lake Life

The abundant and deep waters of Oxbow Lake make it perfect for lake life. Boating, swimming, and skiing are among the many activities that people love to do on Oxbow Lake. There are not many boating restrictions in place for the lake, the only restrictions are the Wisconsin statewide boating restrictions. There are no official no-wake zones, but there are areas of the lake where it is recommended you go at a slower speed.

Common fish in Oxbow Lake are walleye, musky, panfish, bass, and northern pike.

What To Do

While Lake life is all about peace and quiet, sometimes you just need a night to test your luck. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino is a perfect opportunity to play some cards and get away from the woods for a little bit. Only 50 minutes from Oxbow Lake, the casino allows parents to get away for a while and win some money for more lake floats and boat accessories.

If you want to sit back and watch the action, there is still something for you to do. Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show, while a bit of a tongue twister to say, this high-speed show will get your heart racing and keep you on the edge of your seats until the last ski jump.

Looking for good food after an eventful day at Oxbow Lake is not too far. The Outpost is a short drive from the lake at a seven-minute drive. This small town restaurant is set in a log cabin to keep the feeling of nature. This eatery is known for being the best around Oxbow Lake but you better get up and go because it gets busy fast.

Hospitals and Airports

Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua is 50 minutes from Oxbow Lake and is open 24 hours a day.

Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes from Oxbow Lake.

Life on Oxbow Lake

Oxbow Lake gives a new meaning to a new home. Beautiful scenery and things to do and eat within a short driving distance make Oxbow Lake the best place to find your next home.