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English LakeAshland County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Modeled depth estimate · Not a survey · Not for navigation
Source: LakeList depth modelmedium confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthModeled depth estimate: contours computed from the lake's shoreline shape and its documented 40-ft maximum depth (depth grows with distance from shore, calibrated to the documented mean depth where available). This is a smooth mathematical model, not a survey - real holes, bars, and drop-offs will differ. Community sonar (C-MAP Genesis) overlays where recorded. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
Best windows for English Lake
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Water temperature
English Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
73°FWarm
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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.
Wisconsin DNR water assessment
Public-health advice and impairment listed
The DNR assessment indicates specific public-health advice for this waterbody. Review current official guidance before your trip or eating your catch.
303(d) / impairment recordSpecific public-health advice
Mercury Contaminated Fish TissuePollutants: Mercury
- Status
- 303d Listed
- Public health
- Specific Advice
- Recreation
- Full Body Contact
- Aquatic life
- Not specified
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Review DNR water quality Check consumption advice Source updated 2025-02-10 · LakeList verified 2026-07-12
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Jun 2018Volunteer monitoring 1997–2018
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 21 years, ending in 2018. Its final monitored summers showed hazy water (~5.8 ft Secchi) in 2015 and low nutrients (phosphorus ~14 µg/L) in 1997. After 8 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.8 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2013 | 5.1 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2012 | 5.0 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2011 | 4.8 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2010 | 4.5 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2007 | 6.6 ft (3) | — | — |
English Lake - West BasinStation 023056
Historical record only — no current water-quality data exists for this lake. 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
English Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
English Lake · 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 2914800 · 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.
Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2024 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 contextLake-specific 2024 multi-gear spring survey. Targeted fyke-net/electrofishing indices, measured samples and explicit population estimates retain their distinct scopes.
DNR found moderate crappie, bluegill, largemouth-bass and northern-pike populations, very low muskellunge density and a low-density adult-walleye population with quality size.
- The report says the 650-bass estimate equals 3.2 fish/acre despite identifying English as 244 acres; both values remain source-reported and are not recalculated.
- Qualitative density and size-structure statements are not converted into numeric values.
Black crappie
35 fish/mileSurvey CPUE · p. 14.5 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 110 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 18.9 inchesMean captured length · p. 1
Bluegill
99 fish/mileSurvey CPUE · p. 13.2 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 18.3 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 16.2 inchesMean captured length · p. 1
Largemouth bass
168 fishTotal captured · p. 27.9 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 219.3 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 214.9 inchesMean captured length · p. 2
Muskellunge
0.1 fish/net-nightSurvey CPUE · p. 234.9 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 242.7 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 237.6 inchesMean captured length · p. 2
Northern pike
222 fishTotal captured · p. 33 fish/net-nightSurvey CPUE · p. 310.2 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 335.9 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 3
Pumpkinseed
12 fish/mileSurvey CPUE · p. 35.4 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 38.1 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 36.6 inchesMean captured length · p. 3
Walleye
118 fishTotal captured · p. 312.2 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 328.4 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 317.9 inchesMean captured length · p. 3
2024 Fisheries Information Sheet: English Lake, Ashland CountyMatched by exact wbic and name county · WBICs 2914800 · verified 2026-07-18Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
232surface acres
40max depth feet
1public access points
46.3129, -90.7682latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchEnglish Lake Access46.30708, -90.77295Managed by OTHERTOWN OF MORSERamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassMuskyWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 2,440 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
WalleyeLake Superior · Large Fingerling
2,4406.8 in average
2023
WalleyeLake Superior · Large Fingerling
2,3697.0 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2,4407.3 in average
2019
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2,4406.3 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2,4403.3 in average
2015
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2,3158.0 in average
2013
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
2,4407.0 in average
2011
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
8,6201.6 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is English Lake?
English Lake is 40 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 12 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of English Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of English Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the English Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from LakeList depth model. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are a modeled estimate calibrated to the lake's documented maximum depth - not a survey, and not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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