Balsam Lake, Wisconsin - Reports, Lake Info, Pictures

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Balsam Lake is a Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin.

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Balsam Lake covers over 65 mi (105 km) of shoreline and covering a surface area of 2,054 acre (831 ha) and is the biggest lake in Polk County. It is fed by natural springs and seepage from wetlands on the southwesten, northeastern and eastern shores. Maximum depth is 37 ft (11 m).

Over fifty businesses line the shore of the lake, including resorts, motels, bait and tackle shops, grocery stores, restaurants, insurance offices, chiropractic, hardware, gas stations, taverns and more

The original plat records the Ojibwe Indian name of this place as Innenehinduc. Translated as "Place of the Evergreen", the town and village of Balsam Lake were named after this large lake.

Balsam Branch, the main outlet of Balsam Lake is a Class II trout stream.

Fishing Description:

Balsam Lake is very well know for its great fishing for panfish (bluegill, sunfish, crappie, yellow perch, and bullhead) and sport fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, and northern pike.

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Public access to the lake by boat ramps are on the northwest, southwest and East Balsam.

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