Elkhart Lake

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)292
Maximum Depth (ft)119
Mean Depth (ft)46
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition42% sand, 43% gravel, 0% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates43.82620° N, 88.02510° W
WBIC (DNR ID)59300

Fish Species

7 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Smallmouth BassAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyPresent
Northern PikePresent
PanfishPresent
TroutPresent
WalleyePresent

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.)Confirmed
Yellow IrisConfirmed
Zebra MusselConfirmed

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

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