Matthews Lake

Washburn County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)267
Maximum Depth (ft)26
Mean Depth (ft)12
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition60% sand, 40% gravel, 0% rock, 0% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.02350° N, 91.95760° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2710800

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassAbundant
PanfishAbundant
MuskyCommon
Northern PikeCommon
WalleyeCommon

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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