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 AccessRAMP—6-10NoYes
Squirrel Lake - Carter Road AccessRAMP—0NoNo

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.