Namekagon Lake

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)2,897
Maximum Depth (ft)51
Mean Depth (ft)16
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition30% sand, 25% gravel, 0% rock, 45% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.22160° N, 91.10190° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2732600

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
WalleyeAbundant
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
Largemouth BassPresent
MuskyPresent

Boat Landings

7 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Namekagon Lake AccessRAMP1-5YesNo
Namekagon Lake Public AccessRAMP6-10NoYes
Funnys Lane Boat LaunchRAMP1-5NoNo
Cable Wayside AccessCARRY-IN0NoNo
Squaw Bend Bridge AccessCARRY-IN1-5NoNo
Hwy M LandingCARRY-IN1-5NoNo
Cap Creek AccessCARRY-IN0NoNo

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
Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed

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