Lake Chetek

Barron County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)923
Maximum Depth (ft)22
Mean Depth (ft)13
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition80% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.31600° N, 91.62910° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2094000

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
PanfishCommon—
WalleyeCommon—
Smallmouth BassPresent—

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Lake Chetek AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo
Warner Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.