Smoky Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)612
Maximum Depth (ft)60
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 20% gravel, 10% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.08640° N, 88.94810° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1018300

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassPresent
PanfishPresent
Smallmouth BassPresent
TroutPresent

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
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Rainbow SmeltConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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

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