McDermott Lake

Iron County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)82
Maximum Depth (ft)19
Mean Depth (ft)10
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition55% sand, 5% gravel, 15% rock, 25% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINED
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates46.00300° N, 90.16080° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2296500

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
PanfishCommon—
MuskyPresent—
WalleyePresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
McDermott Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo

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
Yellow IrisConfirmed—

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