2013
Brown TroutTimber Coulee - Southwest Feral · Large Fingerling
1,3762.7 in average
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Elk Creek Lake
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Elk Creek LakeEau Claire 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 17-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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Fishing
Fishing at Elk Creek Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassPanfishTrout
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 30 catches on Elk Creek Lake via Fishbrain — none in the last 30 days.
Latest reported catch: Jun 1, 2025
Most-reported species
- Brown trout
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
7 of the 30 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
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 2013, when 10,376 fish were recorded across 2 entries.
2013
Brown TroutTimber Coulee - Southwest Feral · Yearling
9,0003.5 in average
2012
Brown TroutTimber Coulee - Southwest Feral · Adult (Broodstock)
10015.2 in average
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
Elk Creek Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
69°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
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Jul 2002
The last DNR samples for this lake are from 2002, when the water showed hazy water (~4.1 ft Secchi), low algae (chlorophyll ~3 µg/L), and high nutrients (phosphorus ~244 µg/L). After 24 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
The DNR station record reports activity through 2025, but LakeList holds no readings after 2002 — check the station reports for anything newer.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4.1 ft (1) | 3.0 µg/L (1) | 244.0 µg/L (1) |
Elk Creek Lake - Deep HoleStation 173236
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
Elk Creek Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Elk Creek 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 2121000 · 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.
57surface acres
17max depth feet
2public access points
44.8195, -91.6458latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAccess44.81757, -91.65331Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchCarry In Only Elk Creek Lake44.81373, -91.65478Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Elk Creek Lake?
Elk Creek Lake is 17 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 6 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Elk Creek Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Elk Creek Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Elk Creek 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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