Potato Lake

Washburn County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)224
Maximum Depth (ft)20
Mean Depth (ft)11
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition20% sand, 20% gravel, 40% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.82030° N, 91.67190° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2714500

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Northern PikeAbundant—
Largemouth BassCommon—
PanfishPresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Potato 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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—

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