Lakes of Polk County & Their Recreational Activities
Deer Lake
(807 acres | Max depth: 46 ft)
Swimming (very clear water)
Sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding
Fishing (bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, perch, muskie)
Wildlife viewing (loons, eagles)
Big Round Lake
(1,014 acres | Max depth: 17 ft)
Fishing (noted for panfish and northern)
Pontooning & tubing
Camping nearby
Bear Trap Lake (247 acres)
Fishing (panfish and bass)
Paddle sports
Private resorts and rentals
Balsam Lake
(1,901 acres | Max depth: 37 ft)
Boating (multiple public launches)
Swimming (designated beach area)
Fishing (walleye, northern pike, panfish)
Kayaking / Canoeing
Snowmobiling & Ice Fishing
Dining and lakeside lodging nearby
Wapogasset Lake
(1,186 acres | Max depth: 32 ft)
Swimming & sandbars
Sailing & boating
Fishing (largemouth, crappie, walleye)
Apple River Flowage (604 acres)
Fishing (especially crappie and catfish)
Canoeing & floating
Nearby trails and natural wetlands for hiking
Bone Lake
(1,667 acres | Max depth: 43 ft)
Fishing (musky, largemouth bass, panfish)
Water Skiing / Tubing
Pontoon cruising
Winter ice fishing derbies
Cedar Lake
(1,120 acres | Max depth: 32 ft)
Motorboating & water skiing
Great for kayaking in coves
Fishing (walleye, muskellunge, northern pike)
Winter snowmobiling trails
Half Moon Lake
(579 acres | Max depth: 60 ft)
Kayaking & Canoeing (serene shoreline)
Fishing (bass, panfish, occasional trout)
Nature observation
Limited development — great for quiet recreation
Big Blake Lake (208 acres)
Fishing & ice fishing
Quiet boating & kayaking
Lakeside cabins and birdwatching