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Europe LakeDoor County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Modeled depth estimate · Not a survey · Not for navigation
Source: LakeList depth modelmedium confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthModeled depth estimate: contours computed from the lake's shoreline shape and its documented 10-ft maximum depth (depth grows with distance from shore, calibrated to the documented mean depth where available). This is a smooth mathematical model, not a survey - real holes, bars, and drop-offs will differ. Community sonar (C-MAP Genesis) overlays where recorded. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Europe Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
77°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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Europe Lake - Deep Hole.
Last sampled Apr 2024
Through 2024, somewhat hazy but low-algae water — summer clarity of 5.8 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2021 averages across 4 volunteer readings.Water claritySecchi disk depth
5.8 ftJul–Aug 2021 avg (2 readings)
Hazy1994–2021
Clearer than 27% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
2 µg/LJul–Aug 2021 avg (2 readings)
Very low1994–2021
No recent nutrient readings — last measured 1994.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.8 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | 11.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2020 | 7.5 ft (2) | 1.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 11.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1994 | 6.8 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | 7.5 µg/L (2) |
| 1974 | — | — | 40.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1973 | — | — | 50.0 µg/L (1) |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 5.5 ft (2021-09-09), chlorophyll-a 2 µg/L (2021-09-09), and total phosphorus 11 µg/L (2024-04-08).
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.
Europe Lake - Deep HoleStation 153120
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
Europe Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Europe 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 93100 · 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 2023 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-specific April-September 2023 comprehensive fyke-netting and electrofishing assessment; individual catches, recaptures, gear CPUE and the adult-pike estimate remain distinct.
DNR found low stocked-walleye abundance, an estimated 144 adult northern pike, more smallmouth bass than in prior surveys, abundant yellow perch/bluegill/rock bass, and low panfish size structure.
- The report explicitly declined walleye and smallmouth-bass population estimates; none is inferred.
- The walleye electrofishing CPUE is printed only as less than 0.01 fish/mile and is excluded rather than converted to an exact value.
- Current-year metrics remain separate from historical tables and stocking history.
Black crappie
1 fishTotal captured · p. 5
Bluegill
786 fishTotal captured · p. 4754 fishFyke-net catch · p. 415.7 fish/net-nightFyke-net CPUE · p. 432 fishElectrofishing catch · p. 4
Northern pike
74 fishIndividual adults captured · p. 321 fishAdult recaptures · p. 3144 adult fishAdult population estimate · p. 399 adult fishAdult population estimate lower 95% bound · p. 3
Pumpkinseed
28 fishTotal captured · p. 427 fishFyke-net catch · p. 40.6 fish/net-nightFyke-net CPUE · p. 41 fishElectrofishing catch · p. 4
Rock bass
749 fishTotal captured · p. 5718 fishFyke-net catch · p. 515 fish/net-nightFyke-net CPUE · p. 531 fishElectrofishing catch · p. 5
Smallmouth bass
67 fishIndividual fish captured · p. 347 fishIndividual fyke-net catch · p. 313 fishFyke-net recaptures · p. 31.3 fish/net-nightFyke-net CPUE · p. 3
Walleye
12 fishIndividual fish captured in fyke nets · p. 35 fishRecaptured fish · p. 32 fishElectrofishing catch · p. 30.4 fish/net-nightSurvey CPUE · p. 3
Yellow perch
1,958 fishTotal captured · p. 41,939 fishFyke-net catch · p. 440.4 fish/net-nightFyke-net CPUE · p. 419 fishElectrofishing catch · p. 4
Fishery Survey Report for Europe Lake, Door County, Wisconsin 2023Matched by exact wbic name county · WBICs 93100 · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this 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: June 20, 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 limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
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.
297surface acres
10max depth feet
1public access points
45.2728, -86.9867latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchEurope Lake Access45.26702, -86.99141Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF LIBERTY GROVERamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Northern PikePanfishSmallmouth BassWalleye
Depth FAQ
How deep is Europe Lake?
Europe Lake is 10 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 6 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Europe Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Europe Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Europe Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from LakeList depth model. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are a modeled estimate calibrated to the lake's documented maximum depth - not a survey, and 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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