2025
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
27811.0 in average
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Lake Eau Claire
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Lake Eau ClaireEau Claire 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 16% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 25-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 Lake Eau Claire
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 128 catches on Lake Eau Claire via Fishbrain — 1 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 13, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Yellow perch
- Smallmouth bass
- Northern pike
- Black crappie
- Walleye
- Largemouth bass
Show 2 more species
- Bluegill
- White crappie
10 of the 128 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 128 logged catches, 65 carry a month and 70 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2024 had the most reports (22).
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 2025, when 278 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2024
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,36013.3 in average
2022
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,28511.7 in average
2021
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
67914.1 in average
2015
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,29012.2 in average
2013
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
74911.2 in average
2011
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
8979.7 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
Lake Eau Claire 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.
62 five-year summer trophic state index · Eutrophic. Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Lake Eau ClaireStation 10014919 · 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 maps5 converted map sheetsView 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 Eau Claire depth maps
5 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Eau Claire 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 2133200 · 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.
870surface acres
25max depth feet
0public access points
44.7608, -91.1018latitude, longitude
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Eau Claire?
Lake Eau Claire is 25 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Eau Claire?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire 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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