Chain Lake

Rusk, Chippewa County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)454
Maximum Depth (ft)74
Mean Depth (ft)18
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.29770° N, 91.42990° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2350500

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
WalleyeAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
Smallmouth BassPresent

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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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