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Devils Lake

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Devils LakeBurnett 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 79% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 24-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.

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Fishing spots, food, lodging, marinas, and rentals around Devils Lake.

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Fishing forecast

Best windows for Devils Lake

Weather-based planning built from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake.

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Water temperature

Devils Lake water temperature today

Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.

74°FWarm

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.

Warmest monthAugust · ~74°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input24 ft max depth
Monthly Devils Lake water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

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 date unknown

Individual readings are not retained for this lake — the index below is what the monitoring record summarizes.

44 five-year summer trophic state index · Mesotrophic. Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.

Devils Lake - Nr Deep HoleStation 073111 · TSI based on Secchi
Station reports DNR lake record
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 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

Devils Lake depth maps

1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Devils Lake · sheet 1

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Devils Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2461100 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Devils Lake · page 1Burnett County · WBIC 2461100 · 270 KB preview
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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.

975surface acres
24max depth feet
2public access points
45.9093, -92.3378latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchAccess at S Side Of Lake Near John Stone Rd45.89903, -92.34106Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchPublic Access Boat Landing45.91585, -92.32381Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery

Notable species

WalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Best walleye lakes in Wisconsin →Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2025, when 37,077 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2025
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Small Fingerling
37,0771.9 in average
2024
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Small Fingerling
26,5901.3 in average
2024
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Adult (Broodstock-Age-2Yr)
9,9004.0 in average
2024
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Adult (Broodstock-Age-4Yr)
2,1006.0 in average
2023
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Small Fingerling
21,9901.8 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
9,7337.0 in average
2022
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Adult
6,0006.0 in average
2022
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Large Fingerling
2,2004.0 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
34,4851.9 in average
2021
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Yearling
6,4006.0 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
9,7487.0 in average
2020
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Adult
6,0005.0 in average

Showing the 12 most recent records from 26 published entries.

Depth FAQ

How deep is Devils Lake?

Devils Lake is 24 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 14 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Devils Lake?

Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Devils 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 Devils 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.

View the full Devils Lake depth map →

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-05-25

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