Bittersweet Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)104
Maximum Depth (ft)31
Mean Depth (ft)—
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition55% sand, 10% gravel, 20% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.92890° N, 89.60130° W
WBIC (DNR ID)972100

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
PanfishCommon—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Bittersweet Lake Carry-InCARRY-IN—0—No

Invasive Species

No invasive species currently documented for this lake.

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

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