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Axhandle LakeChippewa 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 96% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 72-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
Axhandle Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
72°FWarm
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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 Axhandle Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1990
Clear water — summer clarity of 10.3 ft puts it among the clearest quarter of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2021–2025; each value shows its own year.48Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
10.3 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (7 readings)
ClearStable since 2017
Clearer than 78% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
6.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
ModerateImproving — down ~36% vs earlier years
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
14 µg/LJul–Aug 2021 avg (2 readings)
Low2020–2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.3 ft (7) | 6.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2024 | 8.0 ft (9) | 5.0 µg/L (4) | 16.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2023 | 10.7 ft (9) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2022 | — | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 5.2 ft (1) | 15.0 µg/L (2) | 14.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2020 | 9.4 ft (2) | 5.0 µg/L (2) | 16.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2019 | 13.2 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2018 | 10.7 ft (2) | 4.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2017 | 10.0 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | 9.8 ft (4) | 4.0 µg/L (2) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 13.5 ft (2026-06-07), chlorophyll-a 8 µg/L (2025-08-30), and total phosphorus 16 µg/L (2024-08-31).
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.
Axhandle Lake - Deep HoleStation 093053 · 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 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
Axhandle Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Axhandle 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 2092500 · 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.
86surface acres
72max depth feet
2public access points
45.2782, -91.4820latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAccess at E Side Of Lake Off 100th St45.27761, -91.47938Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchAccess at S End Of Lake Off 296th Ave.45.27406, -91.48447Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Nearby
Trip-planning places
CampgroundArrowhead Bible Camp1.9 miles away
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 1,498 fish were recorded across 2 entries.
2025
Black CrappieUnspecified · Yearling
4986.0 in average
2025
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,0006.5 in average
2024
Black CrappieUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,2006.0 in average
2024
WalleyeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
1,275Length not listed
2023
Black CrappieUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,5505.0 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
1,2926.7 in average
2020
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Adult
1,9005.0 in average
2019
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
1,2856.2 in average
2018
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Large Fingerling
2,0916.0 in average
2017
Black CrappieUnspecified · Large Fingerling
7455.0 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
1,4216.5 in average
2017
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,0005.0 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 26 published entries.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Axhandle Lake?
Axhandle Lake is 72 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 19 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Axhandle Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Axhandle 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 Axhandle 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 2026-07-20