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Muskellunge Lake
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Muskellunge LakeLincoln 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 92% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 26-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing at Muskellunge Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikeMuskyPanfishWalleye
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 30 catches on Muskellunge Lake via Fishbrain — none in the last 30 days.
Latest reported catch: Jul 25, 2025
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Black crappie
- Northern pike
2 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.
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Weather windows
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Water temperature
Muskellunge 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.
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 sheetFishing 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
Muskellunge Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Muskellunge 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 1555500 · 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.
160surface acres
26max depth feet
1public access points
45.5261, -89.6840latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchMuskellunge Lake Access 145.53264, -89.67980Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF BRADLEYRamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Muskellunge Lake?
Muskellunge Lake is 26 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Muskellunge Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Muskellunge Lake 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 Muskellunge Lake 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 Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-05-25
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