Kathan Lake

Aerial view of Kathan Lake, a 214 acre lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin

Kathan Lake is a 214-acre public lake west of Eagle River with broad, shallow basins and tea-colored water that give it a wild, marsh-edged look. The softer water clarity and natural shoreline create a habitat-rich environment that favors pike, bass, and panfish.

Because of its shallow profile and understated setting, boat traffic tends to stay modest, reinforcing a quiet, back-road feel. It’s best suited to anglers and cabin owners who appreciate wildlife, forgiving low-wake water, and an unpolished Northwoods character rather than big-water cruising or clear-water swimming.

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Kathan Lake Specs:

Clarity:
Avg. Depth: 6 Feet
Size: 214 Acres
Max Depth: 15 Feet
Shoreline: 3.63 Miles
Water Source:
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Tanned
Trophic State: Mesotrophic
Time to Town: 12 Minutes

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Bottom:
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level:
High Speed: None
Natural Gas: None
Lake Roads:
Cell Coverage: Weak
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Sugar Camp
School District: Three Lakes
Tax Rate: $5.79 / $1000
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Kathan Lake contour map

This is a summary based on available information.

Shallow, low‑clarity lakes like Kathan often excel for panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike, with fish comfortable feeding shallower throughout much of the day thanks to stained water. Thick weedgrowth and soft cover provide ambush points, so anglers often work spinnerbaits, swim jigs, and weedless plastics through and along vegetation to draw reaction bites. Topwater action can be very good in low‑light periods, particularly along emergent cover, edges of lily pads, and small openings in dense weeds. For cabin owners, Kathan offers fun, relatively simple fishing where success depends more on reading weeds and wind than on electronics or deep‑water expertise.

I had AI give me the coordinates for the launches I had on file. They are not super accurate, but should give a rough idea of where you can find the landings. If no coordinates were available at all I didn't link to the map.

Kathan Lake public access (south shore)
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Simple public access on the south shore of Kathan Lake, functioning as a small-boat launch. Unimproved or lightly improved surface; best for smaller fishing boats, jon boats, and car-top craft, with minimal parking along the roadside.

How big is Kathan Lake?

Kathan Lake is 214 acres with 3.63 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Kathan Lake?

Kathan Lake has an average depth of 6 feet and a maximum depth of 15 feet.

Does Kathan Lake have a boat launch?

No, Kathan Lake does not have a public boat launch.

How far is Kathan Lake from Eagle River?

Kathan Lake is 12 minutes from Eagle River, Wisconsin.

What is the water clarity of Kathan Lake?

Kathan Lake has a water clarity of 1.8 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Kathan Lake?

The shoreline of Kathan Lake is about 3.63 miles.

What type of lake is Kathan Lake?

Kathan Lake is a Drainage lake.

What is the trophic status of Kathan Lake?

Kathan Lake is a Mesotrophic lake.

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