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The Potato Lake boat ramp is a publicly-maintained gravel launch located in Rusk County near Weyerhaeuser, just above the lake's outlet dam on County Highway D. This 540-acre lake offers convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to explore the Potato Creek water system. The ramp provides straightforward put-in for both motorized and non-motorized watercraft.
Paddlers should note that Potato Lake has low water clarity and a maximum depth of 40 feet. A key feature of this access point is that most boats can navigate under the bridge connecting Potato Lake to Little Potato Lake, allowing paddlers to explore both water bodies from this single launch. The lake supports a variety of fish species including musky, walleye, pike, bass, and panfish, making it popular with anglers as well as recreational paddlers.