Amherst Millpond

Portage County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)38
Maximum Depth (ft)7
Mean Depth (ft)2
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition20% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 80% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates44.45680° N, 89.28240° W
WBIC (DNR ID)268200

Fish Species

2 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishCommon
Northern PikePresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Public Boat LandingPublic

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica)Confirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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

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