Towanda Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)139
Maximum Depth (ft)27
Mean Depth (ft)10
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition65% sand, 20% gravel, 5% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.93850° N, 89.70770° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1022900

Fish Species

5 species documented

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

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Towanda Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo

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—

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

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