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South LakeFlorence County, WI
Historical source depth chart available2 converted source DNR map sheets can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Water temperature
South Lake water temperature today
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DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Jun 2012Volunteer monitoring 2003–2012
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 9 years, ending in 2012. Its final monitored summers showed clear water (~14 ft Secchi) in 2012, very low algae (chlorophyll ~2.5 µg/L) in 2003, and low nutrients (phosphorus ~10.5 µg/L) in 2003. After 14 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 20.0 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2009 | 11.3 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2008 | 13.5 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2007 | 9.5 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2003 | — | 2.5 µg/L (2) | 10.5 µg/L (2) |
South Lake - Deep HoleStation 193952
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 maps2 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
South Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
South 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 702200 · 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 · 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
Bag limits are for fish caught in all lakes in the SPREAD EAGLE CHAIN OF LAKES including BASS LAKE, EAST LAKE, LONG LAKE, MIDDLE LAKE, NORTH LAKE, RAILROAD LAKE, WEST LAKE Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with 1 hook, bait, or lure per angler, and 3 hooks, baits, or lures maximum per boat.
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. No minimum length, but largemouth bass and smallmouth bass from 14" to 18" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 18 is allowed. 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 10.
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 18" 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.
24surface acres
20max depth feet
0public access points
45.8886, -88.1179latitude, longitude
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Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleyeSmallmouth Bass
Depth FAQ
How deep is South Lake?
South Lake is 20 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 10 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of South Lake?
Yes. 2 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheets are free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the South Lake depth map come from?
The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are 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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