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Duck Lake
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Duck LakeBarron 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 85% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 26-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
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Water temperature
Duck Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Sep 2017Volunteer monitoring 1990–2017
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 27 years, ending in 2017. Its final monitored summers showed slight haze water (~6.1 ft Secchi) in 2017, elevated algae (chlorophyll ~14.5 µg/L) in 2017, and low nutrients (phosphorus ~20 µg/L) in 1990. After 9 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.1 ft (2) | 14.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2006 | 8.0 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2005 | 7.7 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2004 | 4.3 ft (3) | — | — |
| 1990 | 5.9 ft (1) | 15.0 µg/L (1) | 20.0 µg/L (1) |
Duck Lake - Deep HoleStation 033208
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
Duck Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Duck 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 2100300 · 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 2019 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 contextDuck Lake (WBIC 2100300) only; every metric retains its survey gear and 2019 sample or estimate scope.
Human-reviewed 2019 walleye, northern-pike, largemouth-bass and panfish survey metrics for Duck Lake.
- Historical survey snapshot; not current regulations or navigation guidance.
- Yellow-perch observations were excluded because the report says late-spring electrofishing is generally not an effective method for indexing that population.
- Management targets, comparison-lake percentiles and historical comparison values were not promoted as current Duck Lake observations.
Black Crappie
31 fish2019 electrofishing catch · p. 915.5 fish/mile2019 electrofishing catch rate · p. 913.5 fish/mile2019 catch rate for fish at least 8 inches · p. 97.1 inches2019 minimum length · p. 9
Bluegill
107 fish2019 electrofishing catch · p. 753.5 fish/mile2019 electrofishing catch rate · p. 74.6 inches2019 minimum length · p. 78.5 inches2019 maximum length · p. 7
Largemouth Bass
19 fish2019 electrofishing catch · p. 69.5 fish/mile2019 electrofishing catch rate · p. 615 inches2019 average length · p. 653 percent2019 sample at least 14 inches · p. 6
Northern Pike
23 fish2019 spring fyke-net catch · p. 61.9 fish/net-night2019 spring fyke-net catch rate · p. 6
Walleye
1.7 adult fish/acre2019 adult population density · p. 31.4 adult fish/acre2019 adult density lower 95% confidence limit · p. 32 adult fish/acre2019 adult density upper 95% confidence limit · p. 3147 fish2019 spring sample · p. 4
Duck Lake fishery survey report, 2019Matched by exact wbic name county · WBICs 2100300 · verified 2026-07-20Wisconsin DNR fisheries report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this public report with source attribution.
109surface acres
26max depth feet
1public access points
45.5583, -91.9929latitude, longitude
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Boat launchAccess45.56206, -91.99065Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery
Notable species
Northern PikeLargemouth BassPanfishWalleye
Depth FAQ
How deep is Duck Lake?
Duck Lake is 26 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 14 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Duck Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Duck Lake 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 Duck 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.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12
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