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Gates LakeAshland County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Water temperature
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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
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Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Gates Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Gates 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 1850200 · 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.
17surface acres
17max depth feet
1public access points
46.0996, -90.6916latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchGATES LAKE ACCESS46.09810, -90.68997Managed by FEDERALTOWN OF SHANAGOLDENRamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassMusky
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2016, when 338 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2016
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Large Fingerling
3382.2 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Gates Lake?
Gates Lake is 17 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 9 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Gates Lake?
Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the Gates Lake depth map come from?
The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are not for navigation.
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Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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