Arbutus Lake

Forest County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)163
Maximum Depth (ft)28
Mean Depth (ft)12
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition65% sand, 15% gravel, 5% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.40140° N, 88.86130° W
WBIC (DNR ID)181400

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassAbundant
PanfishAbundant
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
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilConfirmed

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

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