Staples Lake

Polk, Barron County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)340
Maximum Depth (ft)17
Mean Depth (ft)10
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition45% sand, 20% gravel, 30% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.49760° N, 92.15090° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2631200

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
PanfishCommon—
WalleyeCommon—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Staples Lake Boat RampRAMP—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
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed—

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