Manitowish Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)496
Maximum Depth (ft)61
Mean Depth (ft)23
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 10% gravel, 15% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.10750° N, 89.84100° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2329400

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon
Northern PikeCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
WalleyeCommon
Largemouth BassPresent
PanfishPresent

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

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

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

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