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 AccessRAMP11-15NoNo

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.