Deerskin Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)301
Maximum Depth (ft)18
Mean Depth (ft)6
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition30% sand, 25% gravel, 10% rock, 35% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.97560° N, 89.16910° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1601300

Fish Species

6 species documented

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

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Deerskin Lake Access 1RAMP—1-5NoNo
Deerskin Lake Access 2RAMP—1-5NoNo

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
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—

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

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