Big Blake & Little Blake Lakes in Polk County, Wisconsin
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Big Blake and Little Blake Lakes form a connected pair of warm, dark drainage lakes on the Straight River system in Polk County, Wisconsin, covering a combined 286 acres with a maximum depth of 14 feet and gradual, sandy-muck shorelines that create ideal warmwater habitat. Both lakes sit downstream of Big Round Lake and hold a quality bass-panfish fishery with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Muskie — with anglers noting that alien-looking Muskies cruise the shorelines in fall and quality Walleye and Crappie make for rewarding spring fishing on both waters. Three public boat landings across the two lakes provide easy access for anglers and boaters year-round.
Located near the communities of Balsam Lake, Luck, and Milltown in the heart of northwest Wisconsin's Polk County lake country, the Blake Lakes sit in a quiet, forested corridor shaped by the Straight River watershed. The surrounding Polk County landscape offers dozens of additional lakes and rivers, the scenic Apple River, and easy access to the charming communities of Amery and St. Croix Falls, making this corner of Wisconsin a beloved destination for anglers, cabin owners, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a quieter alternative to the region's busier resort lakes.
A laser-cut wooden map capturing both Big Blake and Little Blake Lakes makes a distinctive and personal piece of wall art for any Polk County cabin, northwest Wisconsin lake home, or Northwoods retreat. The natural wood top layer traces the connected shorelines of both lakes and the Straight River corridor in beautiful detail, while the light-to-dark blue gradient layers bring their warm, productive character to life. A handcrafted gift perfectly suited for Blake Lakes regulars, Polk County anglers, and anyone who treasures this quiet and storied corner of Wisconsin lake country.
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