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Local favourite lake · Vilas, Wisconsin

Kathan Lake

Kathan Lake is a lake in Vilas, Wisconsin.

Kathan Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Kathan Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Kathan Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.87163, -89.31845. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kathan Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Kathan Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Kathan Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Kathan Lake?

    Nearby: Indian Lake (lake, 8 km), Sugar Camp Lake (lake, 10 km), Rice Lake State Natural Area (lake, 12 km), Clearwater Lake (lake, 12 km), Alma Lake (lake, 12 km), East Bay Island (lake, 13 km).