Whitney Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)226
Maximum Depth (ft)8
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition40% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 60% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.11820° N, 89.73470° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2338100

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikePresent
PanfishPresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Public Boat LandingPublic

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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed

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

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