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Local favourite lake · Forest, Wisconsin

Ham Lake

Ham Lake is a lake in Forest, Wisconsin.

Ham Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ham Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Ham Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.49800, -88.67061. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ham Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ham Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Ham Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ham Lake?

    Nearby: Birch Lake (lake, 10 km), Sugarbush Hill (viewpoint, 16 km), Lake Lucerne (lake, 18 km), Nicolet State Trail (trek, 20 km), Metonga Lake (lake, 24 km), Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Lakewood-Laona District (sanctuary, 31 km).