Shannon Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)35
Maximum Depth (ft)30
Mean Depth (ft)15
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition5% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 90% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.95860° N, 89.43650° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1016800

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
PanfishCommon
TroutCommon

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Public Boat LandingPublic

Invasive Species

No invasive species currently documented for this lake.

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

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