Sparkling Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)157
Maximum Depth (ft)60
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition60% sand, 20% gravel, 20% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.00860° N, 89.69970° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1881900

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
WalleyeCommon
Largemouth BassPresent
PanfishPresent

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Sparkling LakeRAMP6-10NoNo
Sparkling Lake Carry-in AccessCARRY-IN0NoNo

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
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rainbow SmeltConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.