Altoona Lake

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)720
Maximum Depth (ft)25
Mean Depth (ft)10
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 10% gravel, 20% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates44.81490° N, 91.42310° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2128100

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Smallmouth BassCommon
WalleyeCommon
MuskyPresent
PanfishPresent

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public

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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed

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

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