Otter Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)174
Maximum Depth (ft)30
Mean Depth (ft)12
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition60% sand, 5% gravel, 5% rock, 30% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.94290° N, 89.22150° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1600100

Fish Species

6 species documented

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

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—
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

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