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Bear Lake depth map
Interactive depth contours
Interactive depth contours for Bear Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data. Pan the map, inspect contour depths, or open the 3D underwater view.
87max depth feet
20mean depth feet
1,348surface acres
20mapped depth contours
Bear LakeBarron County, WI
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Interactive depth contours10-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 37% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 87-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Bear Lake depth maps
3 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Bear 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 2105100 · 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.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Bear Lake?
Bear Lake is 87 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 20 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Bear Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Bear Lake at a typical 10-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the Bear Lake 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.