Shelp Lake

Forest County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)42
Maximum Depth (ft)4
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition1% sand, 1% gravel, 0% rock, 98% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.77850° N, 89.01800° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1615600

Fish Species

2 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

Invasive Species

No invasive species currently documented for this lake.

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

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