Lake of the Hills

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)61
Maximum Depth (ft)10
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition20% sand, 20% gravel, 0% rock, 60% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.98390° N, 89.24470° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1620500

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant
Northern PikeCommon
Largemouth BassPresent

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

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

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