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Big Eau Pleine Reservoir
Marathon County, 6348 Acres


Facts & Figures
Name Big Eau Pleine Reservoir
Waterbody ID (WBIC) 1427400
Area 6348 ACRES
Maximum Depth 46 feet
Mean Depth 16 FEET
Bottom 60% sand, 0% gravel, 15% rock, 25% muck
Waterbody Type flowage
Hydrologic Lake Type DRAINAGE
County Marathon
Region WC
Latitude, Longitude 44.74090160, -89.82139450
Contour (Bathymetric) Map Contour Map
Interactive Map Interactive Map
Lake Management
Lake Organizations Big Eau Pleine Citizens Organization [exit DNR]
Recreation
Boat Landings 12
Fish Musky, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye
Public Lands / Parks 1
Lake Health
Invasive Species *
Trophic Status Hypereutrophic

* About Invasive Species: Disclaimer: Aquatic invasive species (AIS) records are assigned statuses of "verified", "observed", or "no longer observed" based on AIS Status Guidance. In general, "verified" populations are established and have been verified by a taxonomic expert. Populations with the "observed" status have not been verified by a taxonomic expert or do not have established populations. Populations with the "no longer observed" status include populations where a reproducing population did not establish. Our inventories are not necessarily exhaustive so it is important to report occurrences. To report new discoveries visit: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Invasives/report.html. See the Aquatic Invasive Species Guidance for information on how statuses are assigned. Personally identifiable information on data collection forms may be provided to requesters to the extent required by Wisconsin's Open Records Law [ss. 19.31-19.39, Wis. Stats.].

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