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Wisconsin›Biggest lakes›Jackson County

WI · ranked by public data

Biggest Lakes in Jackson County, Wisconsin, Ranked

2 Jackson County lakes cover at least 50 acres, out of 58 documented lakes in the county. Updated July 2026.

  1. 1255 ac
    255 acres

    Jackson County, WI

    Potter Flowage

    enhancedDepth mapStockedDNR impairmentWater data
    44.30, -90.52255 acres | 24 ft max1 public access pointLargemouth Bass, Panfish

    255 acres · 24 ft max depth · 1 public landing · DNR impairment listed

  2. 2190 ac

    Jackson County, WI

    Black River Flowage 1610

    enhancedDepth mapStockedWater data
    44.30, -90.85190 acres | 34 ft max0 public access pointsSmallmouth Bass, Walleye

    190 acres · 34 ft max depth · No verified public access

Methodology

How this list is built

  • Ranked strictly by documented surface acres from DNR lake records.
  • Flowages and reservoirs count — they are lakes in the DNR's books, and some of the state's biggest water is impounded.
  • Lakes without documented acreage are excluded rather than estimated.
  • Lakes under 50 acres — or without documented acreage — are excluded from rankings.
  • Public access is shown for every lake but never affects the ranking.

FAQ

Jackson County lake records

What is the biggest lake in Jackson County?

Potter Flowage — Potter Flowage in Jackson County is the biggest lake in Jackson County, at 255 acres.

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Source data: Wisconsin DNR lake and monitoring records as aggregated by LakeList. Figures reflect the most recent documented values, not new surveys — verify access and rules before you go. Lake outlines are shoreline shapes from LakeList and the USGS National Hydrography Dataset; they illustrate a lake's form and are not depth or navigation charts.