Metonga Lake

Forest County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)2,038
Maximum Depth (ft)79
Mean Depth (ft)25
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition45% sand, 45% gravel, 5% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.54090° N, 88.90410° W
WBIC (DNR ID)394400

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Smallmouth BassCommon
WalleyeCommon
Largemouth BassPresent
Northern PikePresent
PanfishPresent

Boat Landings

3 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Metonga Lake - South AccessRAMPGr25YesNo
Metonga Lake - East AccessRAMP1NoNo
Metonga Lake - North AccessRAMP16-20YesYes

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
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed
Zebra MusselConfirmed

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