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 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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

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