Dexter Lake

Wood County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)287
Maximum Depth (ft)17
Mean Depth (ft)6
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition60% sand, 20% gravel, 0% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates44.38710° N, 90.12000° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1369900

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
PanfishCommon
Northern PikePresent
Smallmouth BassPresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Teal Flowage AccessRAMP6-10YesYes
Dexter County Park Boat RampRAMP6-10YesYes

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/29/2026.

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