Lake Placid

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)178
Maximum Depth (ft)30
Mean Depth (ft)11
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition80% sand, 2% gravel, 10% rock, 8% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.02620° N, 91.28140° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2436500

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
PanfishCommon
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

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
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed

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

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