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Lake OwenBayfield 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 89% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 95-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Lake Owen 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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Lake Owen - Site B - Nr Deep Hole Sec 28.
Sampled Sep 2025
Very clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 26.2 ft puts it among the clearest tenth of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2021–2025; each value shows its own year.33Oligotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Very clear, low-nutrient water — often deep, with limited plant growth.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
26.2 ftJul–Aug 2022 avg (2 readings)
Crystal clearStable since 2016
Clearer than 98% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
1.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
Very lowStable since 2019
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
11 µg/LJul–Aug 2021 avg (2 readings)
LowStable since 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 1.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2024 | — | 1.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2023 | — | 1.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2022 | 26.2 ft (2) | 1.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 29.1 ft (2) | 1.3 µg/L (3) | 11.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2020 | — | 1.3 µg/L (4) | 7.0 µg/L (4) |
| 2019 | 21.9 ft (2) | 1.3 µg/L (4) | 12.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2018 | 22.1 ft (3) | — | 13.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2017 | 23.4 ft (4) | — | — |
| 2016 | 26.4 ft (3) | — | 7.3 µg/L (4) |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 24.6 ft (2022-10-11), chlorophyll-a 1 µg/L (2025-09-22), and total phosphorus 11 µg/L (2024-09-17).
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.
Lake Owen - Site B - Nr Deep Hole Sec 28Station 043135 · 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
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LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps5 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
Lake Owen depth maps
5 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lake Owen · 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 2900200 · 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 2025 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 contextLake Owen late-spring electrofishing results. Bluegill, yellow-perch and nongame metrics apply to two all-species miles; gamefish metrics use eight total miles. Walleye and black crappie remain incidental because DNR says they are better sampled with fyke nets.
Wisconsin DNR's 2025 survey found abundant bluegill with improved size structure, below-average largemouth-bass catch, near-average smallmouth-bass and northern-pike catch with good size structure, and a lower yellow-perch index than 2019.
- Bluegill growth in the 16-fish aging subsample was slightly faster than the Douglas-Bayfield average.
- Cold-front conditions and steep shorelines may have reduced bass catch rates during the survey.
- Walleye and black crappie electrofishing observations are retained as incidental samples; DNR says fyke-net work is a better indicator for those species.
Black crappie
7 fishIncidental catch count · p. 47.2 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 411 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 4
Bluegill
304 fishTotal captured · p. 12.2 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 18.8 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 1152 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE · p. 1
Largemouth bass
25 fishTotal captured · p. 26.2 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 218.4 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 23.1 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE · p. 2
Northern pike
17 fishTotal captured · p. 28.5 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 228 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 22.1 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE · p. 2
Pumpkinseed
16 fishTotal captured · p. 44.1 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 47.6 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 4
Rock bass
73 fishTotal captured · p. 43.6 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 49.4 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 4
Smallmouth bass
59 fishTotal captured · p. 32.2 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 318.7 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 37.4 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE · p. 3
Walleye
6 fishIncidental catch count · p. 412.3 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 426.7 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 4
Yellow perch
20 fishTotal captured · p. 32.4 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 38.7 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 310 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE · p. 3
2025 Fisheries Information Sheet: Lake Owen, Bayfield CountyMatched by exact wbic and name county · WBICs 2900200 · verified 2026-07-18Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
1,250surface acres
95max depth feet
2public access points
46.2835, -91.2268latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAccess at Campground Launch Near Bass Lake46.29424, -91.19260Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchLake Owen Access46.30174, -91.22011Managed by FEDERALTOWN OF DRUMMONDRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Northern PikePanfishSmallmouth BassLargemouth BassWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 12,489 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
WalleyeLake Superior · Large Fingerling
12,4896.9 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
12,4996.2 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
12,6257.0 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
12,4956.3 in average
2016
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
12,5327.4 in average
2014
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
12,9436.3 in average
2013
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,9606.0 in average
2013
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
6,6156.5 in average
2012
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
6,6147.7 in average
2011
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,3196.0 in average
2011
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
6,6156.2 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Owen?
Lake Owen is 95 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 27 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Owen?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Owen 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 Lake Owen 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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