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Garden LakeBayfield 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 97% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 23-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Garden 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.
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Aug 2020Volunteer monitoring 2010–2020
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 10 years, ending in 2020. Its final monitored summers showed hazy water (~4.5 ft Secchi) in 2018, elevated algae (chlorophyll ~12 µg/L) in 2018, and moderate nutrients (phosphorus ~25.8 µg/L) in 2014. After 6 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
The DNR station record reports activity through 2023, but LakeList holds no readings after 2020 — check the station reports for anything newer.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 5.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2018 | 4.5 ft (2) | 12.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2017 | 4.0 ft (2) | 12.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | 6.0 ft (1) | 9.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2015 | 5.5 ft (1) | 13.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2014 | 5.2 ft (7) | 14.5 µg/L (2) | 25.8 µg/L (4) |
Namekagon Lake - Garden Lake - Deep HoleStation 043115
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 maps3 converted map sheetsView 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
Garden Lake depth maps
3 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Garden Lake · sheet 3
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2735500 · 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.
558surface acres
23max depth feet
1public access points
46.2088, -91.0569latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchGarden Lake Access46.21271, -91.04652Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF NAMAKAGONRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
WalleyeNorthern PikePanfishSmallmouth BassLargemouth BassMusky
Depth FAQ
How deep is Garden Lake?
Garden Lake is 23 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Garden Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Garden 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 Garden 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 2026-07-14
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