Richardson Lake

Forest County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)48
Maximum Depth (ft)10
Mean Depth (ft)—
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition20% sand, 10% gravel, 25% rock, 45% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.44410° N, 88.71740° W
WBIC (DNR ID)479700

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant—
Northern PikeCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Richardson Lake AccessRAMP—1-5YesNo

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—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

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

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