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Lake Wausau
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Lake WausauMarathon 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 82% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 30-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 Wausau
Fishery
Notable species
PanfishNorthern PikeSmallmouth BassWalleyeLargemouth BassMusky
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 367 catches on Lake Wausau via Fishbrain — 5 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 23, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Northern pike
- Smallmouth bass
- Largemouth bass
- Bluegill
- Black crappie
- Pumpkinseed
Show 8 more species
- Yellow perch
- Muskellunge
- Walleye
- Lake sturgeon
- Channel catfish
- Rock bass
- Yellow bullhead
- Common carp
46 of the 367 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 367 logged catches, 288 carry a month and 266 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2021 had the most reports (98).
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 FishbrainOfficial fishing intelligence
DNR species outlooks
LakeList matched these official resources by exact lake name and county. Report text stays with the publisher.
Forecasts describe DNR survey findings and expected opportunities; they are not real-time catch reports or a guarantee of fishing conditions.
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 Wausau water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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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
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Sep 1982Volunteer monitoring 1977–1982
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 5 years, ending in 1982. In 1982 the water showed elevated algae (chlorophyll ~16 µg/L) and high nutrients (phosphorus ~180 µg/L). After 44 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
The DNR station record reports activity through 2023, but LakeList holds no readings after 1982 — check the station reports for anything newer.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | — | 18.0 µg/L (1) | 100.0 µg/L (1) |
Wisconsin River at Mouth Of Rib R-WausauStation 373279
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 maps6 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 Wausau depth maps
6 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lake Wausau · 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 1437500 · 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.
1,851surface acres
30max depth feet
4public access points
44.9248, -89.6346latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAccess at 3rd Ave44.93766, -89.63959Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchKort Street Boat Launch44.90158, -89.61894Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchLake Wausau - Access Nr Oriole Ln / Bluegill Bay Cty Park44.92643, -89.63998Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchMemorial Park Boat Ramp44.94009, -89.63141Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Wausau?
Lake Wausau is 30 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 7 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Wausau?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Wausau 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 Wausau 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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