Prairie Lake

Barron County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,408
Maximum Depth (ft)16
Mean Depth (ft)9
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition75% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.35850° N, 91.68290° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2094100

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
WalleyeCommon
Smallmouth BassPresent

Boat Landings

5 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Prairie Lake AccessRAMP1-5NoNo
Prairie Lake AccessRAMP11-15NoNo
Veterans Memorial County Park Boat RampRAMP6-10NoNo
Prairie Lake Access 3RAMP1-5No
Prairie Lake Access 4RAMP1-5No

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
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed

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