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Lake EmilyDodge 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 93% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 10-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
Lake Emily water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
78°FPeak summer
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Warmest water of the year. Fish hold deeper or feed in low light; swimming and watersports are at their best.
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.
58 five-year summer trophic state index · Eutrophic. Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Lake Emily - Deep HoleStation 143274 · TSI based on chlorophyll
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
Lake Emily depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lake Emily · 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 161600 · 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 2017 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 Emily (WBIC 161600) only
Human-reviewed 2017 northern-pike, largemouth-bass and panfish metrics for Lake Emily.
- Historical survey snapshot; not current regulations or navigation guidance.
- Only explicit report observations and estimates were promoted; management targets, comparison-lake values and unsupported chart-only values were excluded.
- Metric source pages, survey years, methods, units and exact waterbody scope are retained.
Black Crappie
33 fish2017 catch count · p. 220.9 fish/net-night2017 cpue · p. 221 fish2017 catch count · p. 222 fish/mile2017 cpue · p. 22
Bluegill
95 fish2017 electrofishing catch count · p. 16190 fish/mile2017 electrofishing cpue · p. 16356 fish/hour2017 electrofishing cpue per hour · p. 162 inches2017 min length · p. 16
Common Carp
5 fish2017 catch count · p. 221.7 fish/mile2017 cpue · p. 22
Largemouth Bass
45 fish2017 electrofishing catch count · p. 1315.7 fish/mile2017 electrofishing cpue · p. 1331 fish/hour2017 electrofishing cpue per hour · p. 137.1 inches2017 min length · p. 13
Northern Pike
964 fish2017 fyke net catch count · p. 927.5 fish/net-night2017 fyke net cpue · p. 914.7 inches2017 min length · p. 935.5 inches2017 max length · p. 9
Pumpkinseed
12 fish2017 catch count · p. 2224 fish/mile2017 cpue · p. 225.7 inches2017 mean length · p. 22
Walleye
2 fish2017 catch count · p. 220.1 fish/net-night2017 cpue · p. 2217.8 inches2017 mean length · p. 22
Yellow Perch
17 fish2017 fyke net catch count · p. 190.5 fish/net-night2017 fyke net cpue · p. 1929 fish2017 electrofishing catch count · p. 1958 fish/mile2017 electrofishing cpue · p. 19
Lake Emily 2017 Comprehensive Fishery Survey ReportMatched by exact wbic name county · WBICs 161600 · verified 2026-07-20Wisconsin DNR fisheries report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this public report with source attribution.
Wisconsin DNR · 2026–2027 season
Lake-specific fishing regulations
Rule text published by the DNR for this waterbody, cached by WBIC and verified 2026-07-12.
All species
Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Catfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Cisco and whitefish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Lake sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.
Muskellunge and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water. The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Northern pike
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. No minimum length, but northern pike from 25" to 35" may not be kept.The daily bag limit is 2.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Rock, yellow, and white bass
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Rough fish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Shovelnose sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Trout and salmon
See Trout regulations layer.
Urban waters gamefish
This waterbody is not considered an urban water, Urban Waters Gamefish regulations do not apply.
Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
268surface acres
10max depth feet
1public access points
43.6272, -88.9688latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchBoat Access43.62261, -88.97217Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishWalleye
Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Emily?
Lake Emily is 10 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Emily?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Emily 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 Lake Emily 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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