Buskey Bay

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)88
Maximum Depth (ft)51
Mean Depth (ft)15
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition40% sand, 10% gravel, 50% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates46.52790° N, 91.37490° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2903800

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassAbundant—
PanfishCommon—
Smallmouth BassCommon—
WalleyeCommon—
MuskyPresent—
Northern PikePresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Buskey Bay 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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—
Yellow IrisConfirmed—

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