Trude Lake

Iron County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)786
Maximum Depth (ft)48
Mean Depth (ft)14
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition60% sand, 10% gravel, 10% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINED
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates46.11430° N, 90.15480° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2295200

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Northern PikeAbundant—
WalleyeAbundant—
MuskyCommon—
PanfishCommon—
Smallmouth BassCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Trude Lake AccessRAMP—11-15NoNo

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—

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