Lake Minocqua

Lake Minocqua is a freshwater natural drainage lake in northern Oneida County, Wisconsin. It is 1360 acres (5.5 km2) in area, with an average depth of 23 feet (7 m) and a maximum depth of 60 feet (18.3 m).

Lake Minocqua
Bridge over Lake Minocqua
Lake Minocqua
Lake Minocqua
LocationOneida County, Wisconsin
Coordinates45°52′16″N 089°41′44″W
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area1,360 acres (550 ha)
Average depth23 ft (7.0 m)
Max. depth60 ft (18 m)
Residence time1.5 years
Surface elevation1,585 feet (483 m)

The name Minocqua means "noon day rest" which is translated from the Ojibwe word "Ninocqua". It resides between the towns of Minocqua and Woodruff. The area is located in the "Lakeland" area in Northern Wisconsin, and is a major tourist location. To the west Lake Minocqua is connected to Lake Kawaguesaga, both of the lakes water levels are controlled by the Minocqua Dam.

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