Star Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,219
Maximum Depth (ft)68
Mean Depth (ft)23
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition75% sand, 10% gravel, 10% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.02310° N, 89.48410° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1593100

Fish Species

6 species documented

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

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public

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
Spiny WaterfleaConfirmed

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

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