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School Section LakeMarquette County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet 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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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
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Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
School Section Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
School Section Lake · sheet 1
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Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 107500 · 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 fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2021 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextThe 2021 whole-shoreline spring electrofishing survey assessed adult bass, panfish, relative abundance and size structure in School Section Lake (WBIC 107500).
The 2021 whole-shoreline spring electrofishing survey assessed adult bass, panfish, relative abundance and size structure in School Section Lake (WBIC 107500).
- Historical fisheries snapshot; not current fishing regulations or navigation guidance.
- Only metrics explicitly supported by the cited source page were promoted.
- Relative-abundance indices, estimates, confidence bounds, gear limitations and size thresholds retain source scope.
All Species
557 fishTotal survey catch · p. 2
Black Crappie
6 fishTotal electrofishing catch · p. 111.6 inchesAverage length · p. 19.2 inchesMinimum observed length · p. 114.2 inchesMaximum observed length · p. 1
Bluegill
325 fishTotal electrofishing catch · p. 14.6 inchesAverage length · p. 12.4 inchesMinimum observed length · p. 17 inchesMaximum observed length · p. 1
Brown Bullhead
10 fishTotal electrofishing catch · p. 2
Largemouth Bass
79 fishTotal electrofishing catch · p. 111.7 inchesAverage length · p. 14.4 inchesMinimum observed length · p. 117.1 inchesMaximum observed length · p. 1
Northern Pike
1 fishTotal electrofishing catch · p. 125.2 inchesAverage length · p. 125.2 inchesMinimum observed length · p. 125.2 inchesMaximum observed length · p. 1
Pumpkinseed
126 fishTotal electrofishing catch · p. 15.4 inchesAverage length · p. 13.1 inchesMinimum observed length · p. 16.7 inchesMaximum observed length · p. 1
Yellow Bullhead
10 fishTotal electrofishing catch · p. 2
School Section Lake spring shocking survey, 2021Matched by exact wbic name county · WBICs 107500 · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this public report with source attribution.
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
Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Catfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. See specific species regulations in this group.
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: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 14" and 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. The minimum length limit is 26" and the daily bag limit is 2.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
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 15" 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.
31surface acres
12max depth feet
1public access points
43.9525, -89.5480latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchSchool Section Lake Access43.95017, -89.54885Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF SPRINGFIELDRamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Depth FAQ
How deep is School Section Lake?
School Section Lake is 12 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 7 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of School Section Lake?
Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the School Section 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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