Kentuck Lake

Forest, Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,001
Maximum Depth (ft)40
Mean Depth (ft)13
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition65% sand, 15% gravel, 20% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.98520° N, 88.99980° W
WBIC (DNR ID)716800

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon
PanfishCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
WalleyeCommon
Largemouth BassPresent

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Kentuck Lake Ramp 1RAMP1-5NoNo
Kentuck Lake Access 2RAMPGr25YesNo

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.