Big Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)827
Maximum Depth (ft)61
Mean Depth (ft)—
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition60% sand, 15% gravel, 10% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates46.15470° N, 89.76970° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2334700

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon—
PanfishCommon—
Smallmouth BassCommon—
WalleyeCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—
Northern PikePresent—

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Big Lake - Hwy K AccessRAMP—11-15NoNo
Big Lake Campground AccessRAMP—1-5YesNo

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—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—
Yellow IrisConfirmed—

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