Amber Lake

Vilas, Oneida County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)736
Maximum Depth (ft)21
Mean Depth (ft)—
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition90% sand, 0% gravel, 5% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.88450° N, 89.99460° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2271600

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
PanfishCommon—
WalleyeCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—
Smallmouth BassPresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Squaw Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo

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—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.