Wisconsin Lake Finder

Smith Lake

Smith Lake is a 85-acre lake in Washington County, Wisconsin, up to 5 feet deep, with 26 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. It has 2 public boat landings.

• Size: 85 acres
• Deepest point: 5 ft
• Average depth: 3 ft
• Bottom: 85% sand, 15% muck
• Fish: Panfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike
• 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: Milwaukee 45 min, Waukesha 45 min, Appleton 1 hr 10 min, Madison 1 hr 35 min, Green Bay 1 hr 40 min, Rockford 2 hr, Chicago 2 hr 10 min, Eau Claire 3 hr 45 min, Twin Cities 4 hr 50 min
• Invasive species on record: Spiny Naiad
• Waterfront parcels: 26 waterfront parcels

Questions about Smith Lake

How many waterfront properties are on Smith Lake?

26 waterfront parcels front Smith Lake in Washington County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.

How big is Smith Lake?

Smith Lake covers 85 acres in Washington County, Wisconsin.

How deep is Smith Lake?

Smith Lake is 5 feet deep at its deepest point, and 3 feet deep on average.

What fish are in Smith Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike in Smith Lake.

Is there public access to Smith Lake?

Yes. Smith Lake has 2 public boat landings.

Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Smith Lake?

Smith 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 Smith Lake?

By car, Smith Lake is about 45 min from Milwaukee, 45 min from Waukesha, 1 hr 10 min from Appleton, 2 hr 10 min from Chicago and 4 hr 50 min from the Twin Cities. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.

What is the bottom of Smith Lake like?

The lake bottom is 85% sand, 15% muck, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.