Catfish Lake

   Catfish Lake is one of the most popular and nicest lakes on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. It has been a popular vacation destination for many years and was one of the original up north hot spots. The lake has good fishing and is very popular for going out for all day cruises on the boat. The clarity is about 4 feet and the average depth is about 12 feet, which is comparable to the other lakes on the chain. There are 27 owners per mile of shoreline. This is one of the most iconic lakes on the Eagle River Chain, long known as an early Northwoods vacation hotspot with resorts, classic cabins, and an active summer shoreline. It offers a broad basin with room for pontoon cruises, sandbar gatherings, and day-long exploring while still tying seamlessly into the rest of the chain. The mix of older legacy properties and updated homes gives Catfish a lived-in, multi-generation feel, and its location makes it a natural hub for people who want to be in the middle of the action. Owners use it as both a home base and a launchpad, running long pontoon loops, slipping into quieter bays, or hopping through channels to explore other chain lakes while still having solid fishing right out front. Buyers drawn to Catfish typically value convenience, social energy, and boating variety as much as the lake's underlying fishing potential.