Devils Lake
Devils Lake is a 975-acre lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin, up to 24 feet deep, with 177 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. It has 2 public boat landings.
- Size: 975 acres
- Deepest point: 24 ft
- Average depth: 14 ft
- Bottom: 60% sand, 40% gravel
- Fish: Panfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Walleye
- Public access: 2 public boat landings
- Boating: Full recreation: over 50 acres, so open to water-skiing and boating at speed under state law
- Drive time without traffic: Twin Cities 1 hr 45 min, Eau Claire 1 hr 55 min, Madison 4 hr 30 min, Green Bay 4 hr 35 min, Appleton 4 hr 40 min, Waukesha 5 hr 10 min, Milwaukee 5 hr 20 min, Rockford 5 hr 25 min, Chicago 6 hr 25 min
- Invasive species on record: Chinese Mystery Snail, Yellow Iris
- Waterfront parcels: 177 waterfront parcels
Questions about Devils Lake
How many waterfront properties are on Devils Lake?
177 waterfront parcels front Devils Lake in Burnett County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.
How big is Devils Lake?
Devils Lake covers 975 acres in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
How deep is Devils Lake?
Devils Lake is 24 feet deep at its deepest point, and 14 feet deep on average.
What fish are in Devils Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye in Devils Lake.
Is there public access to Devils Lake?
Yes. Devils Lake has 2 public boat landings.
Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Devils Lake?
Devils Lake is over 50 acres, so Wisconsin's slow-no-wake rule for small lakes does not apply and boats may run at speed, staying slow within 100 feet of shore, docks and swimmers. No local boating ordinance that limits motorboats is on record.
How long is the drive to Devils Lake?
By car, Devils Lake is about 1 hr 45 min from the Twin Cities, 1 hr 55 min from Eau Claire, 4 hr 30 min from Madison and 6 hr 25 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.
What is the bottom of Devils Lake like?
The lake bottom is 60% sand, 40% gravel, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.