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Wisconsin›Eau Claire County›Lake Eau Claire

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.

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Fishing forecast

Best windows for Lake Eau Claire

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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.

75°FPeak summer

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

Warmest water of the year. Fish hold deeper or feed in low light; swimming and watersports are at their best.

Warmest monthAugust · ~75°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input25 ft max depth
Monthly Lake Eau Claire water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

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
Station reports DNR lake record
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.

Original DNR document

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.

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Lake Eau Claire historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2133200 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Eau Claire Lake · page 1Eau Claire County · WBIC 2133200 · 379 KB preview
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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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Public access points

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Fishery

Notable species

Species data pending

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2025, when 278 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2025
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
27811.0 in average
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

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.

View the full Lake Eau Claire depth map →

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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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