Elk Lake

Price County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)87
Maximum Depth (ft)25
Mean Depth (ft)8
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 30% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.69700° N, 90.40320° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2240000

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishPresent
Smallmouth BassPresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public

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
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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