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Lake Buteau
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Lake ButeauLincoln 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 50-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 forecast
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Water temperature
Lake Buteau water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
71°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 Lake Buteau - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jul 2025Volunteer monitoring since 1999
Very low algae readings and low nutrients in the most recent monitored summers.
Based on July–August 2024 averages across 2 volunteer readings.AlgaeChlorophyll-a
1.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2024 avg (2 readings)
Very lowNutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
11 µg/LLatest single sample · 2024-07-22
LowLow phosphorus means light plant/algae growth pressure.
No recent clarity readings — last measured 2001.
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 | — | 37.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2024 | — | 1.5 µg/L (2) | 11.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2023 | 18.5 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2001 | 21.8 ft (2) | — | — |
| 1999 | 22.0 ft (3) | — | — |
| 1979 | — | — | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 21.8 ft (2024-05-17), chlorophyll-a 37 µg/L (2025-07-28), and total phosphorus 11 µg/L (2024-07-22).
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.
Lake Buteau - Deep HoleStation 353081
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. 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
Lake Buteau depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lake Buteau · 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 994400 · 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.
51surface acres
50max depth feet
0public access points
45.4395, -89.4765latitude, longitude
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Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassNorthern Pike
Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Buteau?
Lake Buteau is 50 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 18 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Buteau?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Buteau at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Lake Buteau 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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