Potter Lake

Walworth County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)155
Maximum Depth (ft)26
Mean Depth (ft)8
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition20% sand, 10% gravel, 0% rock, 70% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates42.81700° N, 88.34790° W
WBIC (DNR ID)753800

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassAbundant
PanfishAbundant
Northern PikeCommon

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Potter Lake Boat RampRAMP6-10YesYes

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Zebra MusselConfirmed

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

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