Bolton Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)140
Maximum Depth (ft)36
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition45% sand, 10% gravel, 10% rock, 35% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.95870° N, 89.80220° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2323400

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Northern PikeAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
WalleyeCommon
PanfishPresent

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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed

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