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Amnicon LakeDouglas 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 31-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
Amnicon Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
73°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 Amnicon Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Sep 2025Volunteer monitoring since 1988
Somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 6 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 6 volunteer readings.53Eutrophic5-yr summer TSI
Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
6 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
Slight hazeStable since 2017
Clearer than 30% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
8 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (4 readings)
ModerateStable since 2018
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
31 µg/LLatest single sample · 2023-08-22
ElevatedElevated phosphorus supports strong 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 | 6.0 ft (2) | 8.0 µg/L (4) | — |
| 2024 | — | 9.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2023 | 4.0 ft (1) | 13.0 µg/L (3) | 31.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2022 | 5.2 ft (7) | 11.3 µg/L (3) | — |
| 2021 | 5.6 ft (3) | 8.5 µg/L (4) | — |
| 2020 | 4.8 ft (6) | 11.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2019 | 5.3 ft (6) | 6.3 µg/L (4) | — |
| 2018 | 4.6 ft (4) | 18.7 µg/L (3) | — |
| 2017 | 5.4 ft (5) | 9.0 µg/L (3) | 30.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2016 | 4.6 ft (9) | 10.0 µg/L (3) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 6 ft (2025-09-09), chlorophyll-a 10 µg/L (2025-09-09), and total phosphorus 31 µg/L (2023-08-22).
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.
Amnicon Lake - Deep HoleStation 163120 · 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
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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
Amnicon Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Amnicon 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 2858100 · 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.
Official fishing intelligence
Fishing reports and forecasts
LakeList matched these official resources by exact lake name and county. Report text stays with the publisher.
Forecasts describe DNR survey findings and expected opportunities; they are not real-time catch reports or a guarantee of fishing conditions.
Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2025 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 comprehensive fisheries assessment conducted from April 2024 through May 2025. Fish metrics retain their 2024, 2025 or two-year survey scope and exact gear; angler metrics retain the May 2024-March 2025 creel-survey scope.
Wisconsin DNR found a lower-density, larger muskellunge fishery; low-density, high-size-structure walleye; high angler use and harvest of northern pike; average largemouth-bass abundance; and moderate but slow-growing black-crappie and bluegill populations.
- The adult muskellunge estimate was 65 fish (95% CI 36-94) and the adult walleye estimate was 377 fish; these target-specific estimates are not mixed with CPUE indices.
- Northern-pike early-spring nets were set after many fish may have spawned, so DNR warns the 1.7 fish/net-night index may understate abundance despite high angler catch and harvest.
- Black-crappie catch metrics come from the 2024 SN2 survey while the aging figure identifies a 2025 SN2 sample; LakeList preserves those separate source scopes rather than merging years.
- DNR recommends continued muskellunge stocking, deferred walleye stocking, northern-pike harvest, six-year bass/bluegill monitoring and twelve-year walleye/muskellunge population estimates.
All fisheries
9,344 angler-hoursEstimated total angling effort · p. 623.9 angler-hours/acreEstimated angling effort per acre · p. 6
Black crappie
487 fishTotal captured · p. 162.8 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 1612.5 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 1614.3 fish/net-nightSurvey CPUE · p. 16
Bluegill
145 fishTotal captured · p. 182.5 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 187.6 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 18145 fish/mileSurvey CPUE · p. 18
Central mudminnow
2 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Common shiner
2 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Creek chub
3 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Golden shiner
30 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Johnny darter
1 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Largemouth bass
32 fishTotal captured · p. 159.1 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 1520.3 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 158.1 fish/mileSurvey CPUE · p. 15
Muskellunge
12.9 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 748.6 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 740.3 inchesLargest sampled male · p. 748.6 inchesLargest sampled female · p. 7
Northern pike
102 fishTotal captured · p. 106.9 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 1029 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 101.7 fish/net-nightSurvey CPUE · p. 10
Pumpkinseed
37 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 193.4 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 198.4 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 19
Spottail shiner
5 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Tadpole madtom
1 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Walleye
8.4 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 1226.7 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 1264 percentShare larger than the 18-inch minimum · p. 1223.4 inchesLargest sampled male · p. 12
White sucker
114 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Yellow bullhead
16 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 19
Yellow perch
22 fishTotal reported survey catch · p. 193.8 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 196 inchesMaximum captured length · p. 19
Fishery Survey Report for Amnicon Lake, Douglas County, Wisconsin 2024-2025Matched by exact wbic and name county · WBICs 2858100 · verified 2026-07-18Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
390surface acres
31max depth feet
1public access points
46.4777, -92.0610latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAmnicon Lake Access46.48287, -92.06779Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF SUMMITRamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Nearby
Trip-planning places
CampgroundPattison Backpack Camp Area4.3 miles away
Fishery
Notable species
Northern PikeLargemouth BassMuskyPanfishWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 194 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2024
MuskellungeGreat Lakes Spotted · Large Fingerling
19411.5 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
1,9486.9 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2,1467.1 in average
2018
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
21511.8 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
1,9516.3 in average
2016
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
1,9507.6 in average
2014
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2,1876.3 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Amnicon Lake?
Amnicon Lake is 31 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 10 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Amnicon Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Amnicon Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Amnicon 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 2026-07-19
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