Lynx Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)31
Maximum Depth (ft)20
Mean Depth (ft)—
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition55% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 40% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.94860° N, 89.22850° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1600000

Fish Species

6 species documented

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

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Lynx Lake Boat Launch 1RAMP—1NoNo

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
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—

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

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