Laura Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin628 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 43 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
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Laura Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 628 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Laura Lake. DNR survey details →
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Laura Lake is a 628-acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 43 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-06-14. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Laura Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing5 species recorded
- Deep water43 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Laura Lake 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 Laura Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Laura Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data.
| Metric | Value | EPA condition class |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples |
Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Laura Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Laura Lake’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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 43 ft |
| Surface Area | 628 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lake LauraPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Laura Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
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Frequently asked questions about Laura Lake
Where is Laura Lake?
- Laura Lake 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 Laura Lake?
- Laura Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 43 ft. Surface area: 628 acres.
Is Laura Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Laura Lake?
- Laura Lake has a maximum depth of 43 feet. The lake covers 628 acres.
What fish are in Laura Lake?
- Fish species found in Laura Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Laura Lake is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Laura Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Musky as common on Laura Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Laura Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Laura Lake?
- Laura Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Laura. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX3 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Turbidity in Water
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory