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♿
Trout Lake Access 1RAMP—6-10NoNo
Trout Lake - South AccessRAMP—6-10YesNo
Trout Lake - North 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—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—
Spiny WaterfleaConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.