Big Lake

Shawano County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)63
Maximum Depth (ft)38
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition80% sand, 10% gravel, 0% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates44.92810° N, 88.76760° W
WBIC (DNR ID)345100

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikePresent
PanfishPresent
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
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.)Confirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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

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