Old Abe Lake

Chippewa County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)470
Maximum Depth (ft)36
Mean Depth (ft)—
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition80% sand, 10% gravel, 10% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.07040° N, 91.25510° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2174700

Fish Species

8 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
WalleyeAbundant—
CatfishCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
Smallmouth BassCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—
MuskyPresent—
PanfishPresent—
SturgeonPresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Old Abe Lake AccessRAMP—11-15NoNo

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed—
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

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