Spirit River Flowage

Lincoln County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,220
Maximum Depth (ft)25
Mean Depth (ft)12
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 8% gravel, 2% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.44490° N, 89.78270° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1506800

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
WalleyeCommon
MuskyPresent
Smallmouth BassPresent

Boat Landings

4 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Spirit Flowage Access 1RAMP11-15NoNo
Spirit River Flowage Access 1RAMP0NoNo
Spirit River Flowage - Hwy 86 AccessRAMP6-10NoNo
Spirit River Flowage Access 2RAMP1-5NoNo

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
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/29/2026.

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