Des Moines Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)215
Maximum Depth (ft)37
Mean Depth (ft)23
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition99% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.99660° N, 92.13500° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2674200

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassAbundant—
Northern PikeCommon—
PanfishCommon—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Des Moines 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—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—

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

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