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Lake ArrowheadAdams County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Sonar-derived depth (C-MAP Genesis) · Gaps interpolated · Not for navigation
Source: C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived)high confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthDepths decoded from C-MAP Genesis Social Map community sonar recordings (used with permission), covering 96% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 30-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing at Lake Arrowhead
Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleye
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 103 catches on Lake Arrowhead via Fishbrain — 1 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 4, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Northern pike
- Black crappie
- Bluegill
26 of the 103 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 103 logged catches, 76 carry a month and 72 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2023 had the most reports (24).
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2022 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextThe report is specific to Lake Arrowhead but combines distinct early-spring fyke-net, early-spring electrofishing and late-spring electrofishing samples. Metrics retain their gear and effort scope, especially where the same species has both netting and electrofishing metrics.
The 2022 comprehensive survey estimated a low-density stocked walleye population, found low northern pike abundance with good size, abundant largemouth bass with few preferred-size fish, abundant bluegill with few fish over eight inches, and abundant yellow perch and black crappie with poor size structure.
- DNR recommends increasing walleye stocking from 10 to 15 fish per acre for evaluation while continuing to monitor the low-density fishery.
- The report discusses reduced panfish bag-limit alternatives after the then-current special regulation sunsets in 2026.
Black crappie
637 fishBlack crappie captured · p. 8161 fishBlack crappie measured · p. 88.8 fish/net-nightBlack crappie CPUE · p. 84.1 inchesMinimum length · p. 8
Bluegill
215 fishBluegill captured · p. 7143 fish/mileCPUE for bluegill at least 3 inches · p. 73 inchesMinimum length · p. 79.1 inchesMaximum length · p. 7
Largemouth bass
272 fishLargemouth bass captured · p. 636 fish/mileCPUE for largemouth bass at least 8 inches · p. 65.7 inchesMinimum length · p. 617 inchesMaximum length · p. 6
Northern pike
48 fishNorthern pike handled · p. 60.7 fish/net-nightNorthern pike CPUE · p. 616 inchesMinimum length · p. 634 inchesMaximum length · p. 6
Pumpkinseed
74 fishPumpkinseed captured · p. 749 fish/milePumpkinseed CPUE · p. 73.7 inchesMinimum length · p. 77.2 inchesMaximum length · p. 7
Walleye
347 adult fishEstimated adult walleye population · p. 51.2 adult fish/acreEstimated adult walleye density · p. 52.6 fish/net-nightFyke-net CPUE · p. 57 fish/mileEarly-spring electrofishing CPUE · p. 5
Yellow perch
1,166 fishYellow perch captured · p. 8488 fishYellow perch measured · p. 811.5 fish/net-nightYellow perch CPUE · p. 84.1 inchesMinimum length · p. 8
Lake Arrowhead comprehensive survey, 2022Matched by exact lakelist id name county state wbic · WBICs 1377700 · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Lake Arrowhead water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
70°FWarm
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Arrowhead Lake - Deepest Point In Lake Just Above Dam (#5).
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 2004
Somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 6.5 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 4 volunteer readings.57Eutrophic5-yr summer TSI
Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
6.5 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
Slight hazeStable since 2016
Clearer than 34% of 593 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
19.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
ElevatedStable since 2018
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
19 µg/LLatest single sample · 2026-06-21
LowLow phosphorus means light plant/algae growth pressure.
All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.5 ft (2) | 19.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2024 | 6.0 ft (2) | 12.0 µg/L (2) | 26.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2023 | — | 14.0 µg/L (2) | 23.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2022 | 6.0 ft (2) | 15.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 4.8 ft (2) | 16.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2020 | 5.0 ft (2) | 16.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2019 | — | 15.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2018 | — | 18.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2017 | 7.0 ft (1) | 14.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2016 | 4.9 ft (2) | 11.0 µg/L (1) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 10 ft (2026-06-21), chlorophyll-a 10 µg/L (2026-06-21), and total phosphorus 19 µg/L (2026-06-21).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
Arrowhead Lake - Deepest Point In Lake Just Above Dam (#5)Station 013037 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Lake Arrowhead depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lake Arrowhead · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 1377700 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
295surface acres
30max depth feet
1public access points
44.2110, -89.8483latitude, longitude
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Public access points
Boat launchAccess Nr 15th Ave And Council Hill Trl44.21027, -89.85558Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Arrowhead?
Lake Arrowhead is 30 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Arrowhead?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Arrowhead at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the Lake Arrowhead depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.
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LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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