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Lower Vermillion LakeBarron 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 55-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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Water temperature
Lower Vermillion 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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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
Impaired waterbody listed
The DNR lists this waterbody as impaired. This notice is not itself a closure; review the official assessment and current guidance before your trip.
303(d) / impairment recordRecreation restrictions noted
Excess Algal GrowthPollutants: Unknown Pollutant
- Status
- 303d Listed
- Public health
- General Advice
- Recreation
- Recreational Restrictions
- 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 2026-03-25 · LakeList verified 2026-07-12
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Lower Vermillion Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1999
Somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 7 ft puts it among the clearest quarter of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2022–2025; each value shows its own year.50Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
7 ftJul–Aug 2022 avg (7 readings)
Slight hazeStable since 2017
Clearer than 78% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
11 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
ElevatedImproving — down ~39% vs earlier years
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
14 µg/LLatest single sample · 2024-08-19
Low2019–2024
Low 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | 11.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2024 | — | 4.5 µg/L (2) | 14.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2023 | 10.8 ft (1) | 6.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2022 | 7.0 ft (7) | 7.0 µg/L (1) | 17.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2021 | 8.5 ft (4) | 7.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2020 | 7.3 ft (5) | 21.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2019 | 7.8 ft (4) | 11.0 µg/L (2) | 30.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2018 | 10.5 ft (4) | 1.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2017 | 9.0 ft (3) | 5.0 µg/L (1) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 13.5 ft (2026-06-14), chlorophyll-a 6 µg/L (2026-06-14), and total phosphorus 14 µg/L (2024-08-19).
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.
Lower Vermillion Lake - Deep HoleStation 033185 · 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 sheetFishing 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
Lower Vermillion Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lower Vermillion 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 2098200 · 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.
215surface acres
55max depth feet
1public access points
45.5118, -91.9580latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchLower Vermillion Lake Access45.51776, -91.97292Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF CUMBERLANDRamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2011, when 7,280 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2011
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
7,2802.0 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Lower Vermillion Lake?
Lower Vermillion Lake is 55 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 24 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lower Vermillion Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lower Vermillion Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Lower Vermillion 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 Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12
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