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Anderson LakeOconto 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 15% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 40-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
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Water temperature
Anderson Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
75°FPeak summer
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Warmest water of the year. Fish hold deeper or feed in low light; swimming and watersports are at their best.
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 date unknown
Individual readings are not retained for this lake — the index below is what the monitoring record summarizes.
45 five-year summer trophic state index · Mesotrophic. Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Anderson Lake - Deepest SpotStation 433364 · TSI based on chlorophyll
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 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
Anderson Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Anderson 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 458700 · map alignment passed · 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 2022 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 detailed walleye narrative and all-gear summary table differ on minimum observed length; table-scoped metrics retain the table value and the population narrative remains separately scoped.
Human-reviewed 2022 fisheries survey findings for Anderson Lake in Oconto County.
- This is a historical fisheries survey snapshot, not current fishing regulations or a real-time fishing guarantee.
- Values were selected by human review from the cited pages and preserve report-specific sampling scope.
- The detailed walleye narrative and all-gear summary table differ on minimum observed length; table-scoped metrics retain the table value and the population narrative remains separately scoped.
All species
2,869 fishAll species total catch · p. 17
Black Crappie
273 fishBlack Crappie total catch · p. 179.5 percentBlack Crappie percent of total catch · p. 179.2 inchesBlack Crappie mean length · p. 174.6 inchesBlack Crappie minimum length · p. 17
Bluegill
1,036 fishBluegill total catch · p. 1736.1 percentBluegill percent of total catch · p. 176.6 inchesBluegill mean length · p. 173.4 inchesBluegill minimum length · p. 17
Bluegill Hybrid
1 fishBluegill Hybrid total catch · p. 170 percentBluegill Hybrid percent of total catch · p. 177.8 inchesBluegill Hybrid mean length · p. 17
Common Carp
4 fishCommon Carp total catch · p. 170.1 percentCommon Carp percent of total catch · p. 17
Green Sunfish
4 fishGreen Sunfish total catch · p. 170.1 percentGreen Sunfish percent of total catch · p. 175.1 inchesGreen Sunfish mean length · p. 174.4 inchesGreen Sunfish minimum length · p. 17
Largemouth Bass
77 fishLargemouth Bass total catch · p. 172.7 percentLargemouth Bass percent of total catch · p. 1714.2 inchesLargemouth Bass mean length · p. 175.6 inchesLargemouth Bass minimum length · p. 17
Muskellunge
4 fishMuskellunge total catch · p. 170.1 percentMuskellunge percent of total catch · p. 1721.5 inchesMuskellunge mean length · p. 1714.6 inchesMuskellunge minimum length · p. 17
Northern Pike
308 fishNorthern Pike total catch · p. 1710.7 percentNorthern Pike percent of total catch · p. 1717.5 inchesNorthern Pike mean length · p. 1710.4 inchesNorthern Pike minimum length · p. 17
Pumpkinseed
324 fishPumpkinseed total catch · p. 1711.3 percentPumpkinseed percent of total catch · p. 175.7 inchesPumpkinseed mean length · p. 173.4 inchesPumpkinseed minimum length · p. 17
Rock Bass
196 fishRock Bass total catch · p. 176.8 percentRock Bass percent of total catch · p. 177.1 inchesRock Bass mean length · p. 174 inchesRock Bass minimum length · p. 17
Walleye
115 fishWalleye total catch · p. 174 percentWalleye percent of total catch · p. 1719 inchesWalleye mean length · p. 1711.5 inchesWalleye minimum length · p. 17
White Sucker
29 fishWhite Sucker total catch · p. 171 percentWhite Sucker percent of total catch · p. 17
Yellow Bullhead
483 fishYellow Bullhead total catch · p. 1716.8 percentYellow Bullhead percent of total catch · p. 17
Yellow Perch
15 fishYellow Perch total catch · p. 170.5 percentYellow Perch percent of total catch · p. 176.3 inchesYellow Perch mean length · p. 172.8 inchesYellow Perch minimum length · p. 17
Anderson Lake comprehensive summary report, 2022Matched by exact lakelist id name county state wbic · WBICs 458700 · 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. 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.
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 50" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Northern pike
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
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.
177surface acres
40max depth feet
1public access points
45.1135, -88.4203latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAnderson Lake Access45.11887, -88.41914Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF MOUNTAINRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
Nearby
Trip-planning places
CampgroundCamp U-Nah-Li-Ya0.9 miles away
CampgroundBagley Rapids Campground3.7 miles away
CampgroundBear Paw Scout Camp4.8 miles away
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleyeMuskyPanfish
Depth FAQ
How deep is Anderson Lake?
Anderson Lake is 40 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 23 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Anderson Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-19
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