Big Arbor Vitae Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,070
Maximum Depth (ft)41
Mean Depth (ft)18
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition40% sand, 35% gravel, 10% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.93030° N, 89.64970° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1545600

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyAbundant—
WalleyeAbundant—
Largemouth BassCommon—
PanfishCommon—

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Big Arbor Vitae Lake Boat Launch - NorthRAMP—6-10NoNo
Big Arbor Vitae Lake Boat Launch - SouthRAMP—6-10NoNo

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—
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/29/2026.

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