Notable lake · Lincoln, Wisconsin
Jackknife Lake
Jackknife Lake is a lake in Lincoln, Wisconsin.
Jackknife Lake: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Jackknife Lake
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Jackknife Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.44032, -89.50830. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackknife Lake
- Prairie River State Fishery Area · sanctuary · Lincoln · ~16 km · Must-see
- Manson Lake · lake · Oneida · ~21 km · Must-see
- Jersey City Flowage · lake · Lincoln · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lake Mohawksin · lake · Lincoln · ~25 km · Must-see
- Enterprise Lake · lake · Langlade · ~26 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Park · sanctuary · Oneida · ~28 km · Must-see
- Otter Lake · lake · Oneida · ~31 km · Must-see
- Pelican Lake · lake · Oneida · ~32 km · Must-see
- IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment · waterfall · Lincoln · ~33 km · Must-see
- Doyle Lake · lake · Oneida · ~38 km · Must-see
- Venus Lake · lake · Oneida · ~38 km · Must-see
- Neptune Lake · lake · Oneida · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mars Lake · lake · Oneida · ~39 km · Must-see
- Council Grounds State Park · park · Lincoln · ~42 km · Must-see
- Ackley State Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Langlade · ~42 km · Must-see
- Gobler Lake State Natural Area · lake · Oneida · ~46 km · Must-see
- Two Sisters Lake · lake · Oneida · ~46 km · Must-see
- Wind Pudding Lake State Natural Area · lake · Oneida · ~47 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jackknife Lake
- Manson Lake · lake · Oneida · ~21 km · Must-see
- Jersey City Flowage · lake · Lincoln · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lake Mohawksin · lake · Lincoln · ~25 km · Must-see
- Enterprise Lake · lake · Langlade · ~26 km · Must-see
- Otter Lake · lake · Oneida · ~31 km · Must-see
- Pelican Lake · lake · Oneida · ~32 km · Must-see
- Doyle Lake · lake · Oneida · ~38 km · Must-see
- Venus Lake · lake · Oneida · ~38 km · Must-see
- Neptune Lake · lake · Oneida · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mars Lake · lake · Oneida · ~39 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Jackknife Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Jackknife Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jackknife Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Jackknife Lake?
Nearby: Prairie River State Fishery Area (sanctuary, 16 km), Manson Lake (lake, 21 km), Jersey City Flowage (lake, 25 km), Lake Mohawksin (lake, 25 km), Enterprise Lake (lake, 26 km), Pioneer Park (sanctuary, 28 km).
Is Jackknife Lake worth visiting?
Jackknife Lake is listed as a notable lake in Wisconsin on Spotwander.