Trout Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)3,864
Maximum Depth (ft)117
Mean Depth (ft)49
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition30% sand, 40% gravel, 20% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.04140° N, 89.67130° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2331600

Fish Species

7 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
TroutCommon
WalleyeCommon
Largemouth BassPresent

Boat Landings

3 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public
Boat Landing 3Public

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
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed
Spiny WaterfleaConfirmed

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

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