The total surface area of the lake is , with maximum depths of 55 ft (17 m). The lake is named for the very large island in the center of the lake, which deer inhabit by crossing back and forth on the ice in winter.
The total surface area of the lake is , with depths reaching up to 55 ft (17 m). The lake's central island supports a population of deer, which move between the two landmasses via the ice during the colder period.