Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin
Reservoir Private residential lake and recreation area in Wisconsin
North-central Wisconsin’s Lake Arrowhead offers a small-lake setting popular with anglers, kayakers and anglers seeking quiet water and seasonal cabin rentals amid pine and mixed woods.
How to Get to Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin #
Drive: Most visitors arrive by car. From Wausau, Wisconsin, take US-51 north to local county roads (about 45-60 minutes depending on exact shoreline access). There is no public transit service directly to the lake; park at public-access points or private launches as indicated by county signage.
Tips for Visiting Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin #
- Check local Wisconsin DNR maps for boat-launch rules; many small lakes restrict motor sizes.
- Visit at dawn for mirror-flat reflections and the greatest chance to see loons and river otters.
- Nearby towns have limited services-fuel up and bring supplies before leaving the highway.
Best Time to Visit Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin #
Best visited late spring through early autumn for boating and wildlife; winters freeze the lake and reduce access.
Weather & Climate near Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin #
Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (813 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 24 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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