Dowling Lake

Douglas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)141
Maximum Depth (ft)13
Mean Depth (ft)7
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition80% sand, 20% gravel, 0% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.47400° N, 92.04490° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2858300

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
Northern PikePresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Public Boat LandingPublic

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
Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.)Confirmed
Yellow IrisConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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