Lower Eau Claire Lake

Douglas, Bayfield County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)784
Maximum Depth (ft)41
Mean Depth (ft)22
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition80% sand, 9% gravel, 1% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.27320° N, 91.55110° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2741600

Fish Species

6 species documented

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

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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