Ike Walton Lake Deep
Vilas County, Wisconsin1,417 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Ike Walton Lake Deep. Here is what has been measured.
- Spiny Waterflea
- 61 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Ike Walton Lake Deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 61 ft. Surface area: 1417 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as present on Ike Walton Lake Deep. DNR survey details →
Ike Walton Lake Deep is a 1,417-acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 61 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-09-21. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
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What Ike Walton Lake Deep is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing5 species recorded
- Deep water61 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,417 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Ike Walton Lake Deep is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Ike Walton Lake Deep
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Ike Walton Lake Deep, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. TSI 46.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 8.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 46 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as present on Ike Walton Lake Deep.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Ike Walton Lake Deep’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2015).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
61 ft
Surface area
1,417 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
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Frequently asked questions about Ike Walton Lake Deep
Where is Ike Walton Lake Deep?
- Ike Walton Lake Deep is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Ike Walton Lake Deep?
- Ike Walton Lake Deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 61 ft. Surface area: 1417 acres.
Is Ike Walton Lake Deep safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Ike Walton Lake Deep?
- Ike Walton Lake Deep has a maximum depth of 61 feet. The lake covers 1417 acres.
What fish are in Ike Walton Lake Deep?
- Fish species found in Ike Walton Lake Deep include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Ike Walton Lake Deep is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Ike Walton Lake Deep?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as present on Ike Walton Lake Deep. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Ike Walton Lake Deep’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Ike Walton Lake Deep?
- Public access to Ike Walton Lake Deep is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
129 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Water Program (Tribal)
LDFWATER2007129 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes