Friess Lake

Washington County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)121
Maximum Depth (ft)48
Mean Depth (ft)27
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 25% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates43.24450° N, 88.27640° W
WBIC (DNR ID)853200

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikePresent
PanfishPresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

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
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed
Zebra MusselConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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