Venus Lake (also called Lake Kechewaishke or Kechewaishke Lake)[1][2] is a small mesotrophic[3] rural lake in Oneida County in northern Wisconsin in the United States, at the intersection of U.S. Route 45 and U.S. Route 8, about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Pelican Lake and adjacent to the small settlement of Monico. The slightly smaller Mars Lake and the somewhat larger Neptune Lake are nearby, to the northwest.
| Venus Lake | |
|---|---|
 Venus Lake from U.S. 45 / U.S. 8 | |
  Venus Lake  Venus Lake | |
| Location | Oneida County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45°34′37″N 089°09′53″W / 45.57694°N 89.16472°W |
| Type | Drainage |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 64 acres (0.26 km2) |
| Max. depth | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
Venus Lake is 64 acres (0.26 km2) in area with a maximum depth of 21 feet (6.4 m).[2][3] Venus Lake is used for fishing. Panfish[3] species include Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike,[2][3] and Walleye and Bluegill.[2] Rusty Crayfish, a rapidly expanding invasive species, are present in the lake.[3] There is no boat ramp.[2]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venus Lake
- ^ a b c d e "Venus Lake (Kechewaishke)". Lake-Link. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Venus Lake". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 9, 2014.