Trout Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin3,867 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 117 ft max depth
- Public access
Trout Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 117.1 ft. Surface area: 3867 acres.
Trout Lake is a 3,867-acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 117 feet (49-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Trout Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water117.1 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water3,867 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Trout 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 Trout Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Trout 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. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
117.1 ft
Average depth
49 ft
Surface area
3,867 acres
Shoreline
17.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Trout Lake - 1Public
- Trout Lake - NorthPublic
- Trout Lake - SouthPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Trout Lake
- North Trout Lake Campground2.4 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Trout Lake
Where is Trout Lake?
- Trout 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 Trout Lake?
- Trout Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 117.1 ft. Surface area: 3867 acres.
Is Trout Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Trout Lake?
- Trout Lake has a maximum depth of 117.1 feet and an average depth of 49 feet. The lake covers 3867 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Trout Lake?
- Trout Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Trout Lake - 1, Trout Lake - North, Trout Lake - South. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Trout Lake?
- Trout Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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.
Are there campgrounds on Trout Lake?
- Trout Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including North Trout Lake Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Trout Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles