Balsam Lake

Washburn County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)325
Maximum Depth (ft)49
Mean Depth (ft)25
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition0% sand, 89% gravel, 1% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.64510° N, 91.57760° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2112800

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikeCommon
WalleyeCommon

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Balsam Lake AccessRAMP1-5NoNo

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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