Gunlock Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)264
Maximum Depth (ft)26
Mean Depth (ft)12
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition90% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.91290° N, 89.82000° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1539700

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
Northern PikePresent
Smallmouth BassPresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Public Boat LandingPublic

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
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed

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