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 AccessRAMP—Gr25YesNo
Metonga Lake - East AccessRAMP—1NoNo
Metonga Lake - North AccessRAMP—16-20YesYes

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.

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