2024
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
31013.3 in average
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Mead Lake
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Mead LakeClark 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 51% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 16-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Mead Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassPanfishWalleyeMuskySmallmouth Bass
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 117 catches on Mead Lake via Fishbrain — 3 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 16, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Bluegill
- Largemouth bass
- Muskellunge
- Black crappie
- White crappie
- Yellow bullhead
Show 2 more species
- Black bullhead
- Walleye
14 of the 117 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 117 logged catches, 73 carry a month and 67 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2022 had the most reports (35).
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 310 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2022
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
30911.6 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,6507.6 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,6526.9 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
6466.3 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,0086.1 in average
2016
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,6517.0 in average
2015
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
69011.8 in average
2014
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,6546.6 in average
2012
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
64010.9 in average
2012
WalleyeLake Michigan · Small Fingerling
9,4321.7 in average
2010
MuskellungeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
42413.9 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 13 published entries.
Official fishing intelligence
DNR species outlooks
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Forecasts describe DNR survey findings and expected opportunities; they are not real-time catch reports or a guarantee of fishing conditions.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Mead Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
70°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.
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.
68 five-year summer trophic state index · Eutrophic. Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Mead Lake - Deep HoleStation 103119 · TSI based on Secchi
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 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
Mead Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Mead 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 2143900 · 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.
310surface acres
16max depth feet
2public access points
44.7911, -90.7502latitude, longitude
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Public access points
Boat launchAccess44.79345, -90.75887Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchAccess44.78808, -90.76022Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Mead Lake?
Mead Lake is 16 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 5 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Mead Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Mead 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 Mead 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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