Benson Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)28
Maximum Depth (ft)15
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 15% gravel, 15% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.13110° N, 89.91750° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2327100

Fish Species

7 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
Largemouth BassPresent
MuskyPresent
Smallmouth BassPresent
SturgeonPresent
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

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

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