Harris Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)534
Maximum Depth (ft)57
Mean Depth (ft)24
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 25% gravel, 0% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.26070° N, 89.83410° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2958500

Fish Species

6 species documented

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

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Harris Lake AccessRAMP1-5NoNo

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed

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