Squirrel Lake is a 1,309 acres (530 ha) lake in Vilas County and Oneida County, Wisconsin. It has a maximum depth of 46 feet. [1]Several species of fish inhabit the lake and fishing is accessible via a public boat launch.[2] Writer Winifred Dunn spent time during her youth on an island at Squirrel Lake.[3] Minocqua, Wisconsin and the community of Bo-Di-Lac border the lake. The max depth is 46 feet (14 m).[4]

Squirrel Lake
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Location	Vilas County and Oneida County, Wisconsin
Coordinates	45.8687299°N 89.8947645°W / 45.8687299; -89.8947645
Type	reservoir
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1,309 acres (530 ha)
Max. depth	46 feet (14 m)

A 1918 edition of Field and Stream discussed camping by Squirrel Lake as part of a canoe trips.[5] Water levels in the lake have been managed by Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company (WVIC). The lake has been noted for its water quality and waterfowl.[6]

In 1900, Squirrel Lake was included in a surveyor's report.[7]

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