Squirrel Lake

Vilas, Oneida County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,309
Maximum Depth (ft)46
Mean Depth (ft)16
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition55% sand, 10% gravel, 15% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.86860° N, 89.89500° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1536300

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
PanfishCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
WalleyeCommon
Northern PikePresent

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Squirrel Lake - Kobart Road AccessRAMP6-10NoYes
Squirrel Lake - Carter Road AccessRAMP0NoNo

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
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed
Yellow IrisConfirmed

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

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