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Scout LakeMilwaukee 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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Water temperature
Scout Lake water temperature today
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76°FPeak summer
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DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Oct 2005Volunteer monitoring 1996–2005
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 9 years, ending in 2005. In 2005 the water showed hazy water (~5.6 ft Secchi), moderate algae (chlorophyll ~10 µg/L), and elevated nutrients (phosphorus ~42 µg/L). After 21 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.6 ft (2) | 10.0 µg/L (2) | 42.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2004 | 8.5 ft (2) | 6.0 µg/L (2) | 28.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2003 | 5.4 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | 28.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2002 | 3.5 ft (1) | 5.5 µg/L (2) | 35.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2001 | 2.8 ft (3) | 33.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2000 | 2.3 ft (2) | 16.5 µg/L (2) | 45.5 µg/L (2) |
Scout Lake - Deep HoleStation 413687
Historical record only — no current water-quality data exists for this lake. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
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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
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Scout Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Scout Lake · sheet 1
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Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 6100 · 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 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. 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.
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.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: March 14, 2026 to April 24, 2026. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10, special Season for Youth and Disabled; Panfish Regulations for Urban Waters include Bullheads.
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
Season Dates: March 14, 2026 to April 24, 2026. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 3, special season for youth and disabled.
Urban waters gamefish
Season Dates: March 14, 2026 to April 24, 2026. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 1, special season for youth and disabled.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
5surface acres
19max depth feet
0public access points
42.9398, -87.9871latitude, longitude
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Public access points
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Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassNorthern Pike
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 3,658 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
3,6589.2 in average
2024
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2938.9 in average
2023
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2778.7 in average
2022
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2508.8 in average
2021
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,3008.4 in average
2019
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2508.7 in average
2018
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2298.9 in average
2017
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2488.3 in average
2016
Green Sunfish X BluegillUnspecified · Adult
1,5506.0 in average
2016
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,3808.5 in average
2016
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Adult
2,1508.0 in average
2015
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2638.5 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 17 published entries.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Scout Lake?
Scout Lake is 19 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 6 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Scout 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 Scout 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