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Maiden LakeOconto County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Modeled depth estimate · Not a survey · Not for navigation
Source: LakeList depth modelmedium confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthModeled depth estimate: contours computed from the lake's shoreline shape and its documented 52-ft maximum depth (depth grows with distance from shore, calibrated to the documented mean depth where available). This is a smooth mathematical model, not a survey - real holes, bars, and drop-offs will differ. Community sonar (C-MAP Genesis) overlays where recorded. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
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Water temperature
Maiden Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
72°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.
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.
31 five-year summer trophic state index · Oligotrophic. Very clear, low-nutrient water — often deep, with limited plant growth.
Maiden Lake - Deep HoleStation 433074 · 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
Maiden Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Maiden 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 487500 · 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 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 one-fish black crappie table row contains an internally inconsistent reported range; values are retained as printed and not inferred.
Human-reviewed 2022 fisheries survey findings for Maiden 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 one-fish black crappie table row contains an internally inconsistent reported range; values are retained as printed and not inferred.
All species
1,392 fishAll species total catch · p. 5
Black Crappie
1 fishBlack Crappie total catch · p. 50.1 percentBlack Crappie percent of total catch · p. 511 inchesBlack Crappie mean length · p. 511 inchesBlack Crappie minimum length · p. 5
Bluegill
399 fishBluegill total catch · p. 529 percentBluegill percent of total catch · p. 56.8 inchesBluegill mean length · p. 52.5 inchesBluegill minimum length · p. 5
Green Sunfish
3 fishGreen Sunfish total catch · p. 50.2 percentGreen Sunfish percent of total catch · p. 54.6 inchesGreen Sunfish mean length · p. 54 inchesGreen Sunfish minimum length · p. 5
Largemouth Bass
70 fishLargemouth Bass total catch · p. 55 percentLargemouth Bass percent of total catch · p. 513 inchesLargemouth Bass mean length · p. 53 inchesLargemouth Bass minimum length · p. 5
Northern Pike
13 fishNorthern Pike total catch · p. 51 percentNorthern Pike percent of total catch · p. 520.7 inchesNorthern Pike mean length · p. 513.8 inchesNorthern Pike minimum length · p. 5
Pumpkinseed
16 fishPumpkinseed total catch · p. 51 percentPumpkinseed percent of total catch · p. 55.7 inchesPumpkinseed mean length · p. 52.5 inchesPumpkinseed minimum length · p. 5
Rock Bass
241 fishRock Bass total catch · p. 517 percentRock Bass percent of total catch · p. 57.6 inchesRock Bass mean length · p. 54 inchesRock Bass minimum length · p. 5
Smallmouth Bass
168 fishSmallmouth Bass total catch · p. 512 percentSmallmouth Bass percent of total catch · p. 511.6 inchesSmallmouth Bass mean length · p. 54 inchesSmallmouth Bass minimum length · p. 5
Sunfish Hybrids
18 fishSunfish Hybrids total catch · p. 51 percentSunfish Hybrids percent of total catch · p. 56.7 inchesSunfish Hybrids mean length · p. 55.6 inchesSunfish Hybrids minimum length · p. 5
Walleye
443 fishWalleye total catch · p. 532 percentWalleye percent of total catch · p. 516.9 inchesWalleye mean length · p. 56 inchesWalleye minimum length · p. 5
Walleye young-of-year
8 fishWalleye young-of-year total catch · p. 51.4 fish_per_mileWalleye young-of-year catch rate · p. 12
White Sucker
1 fishWhite Sucker total catch · p. 50.1 percentWhite Sucker percent of total catch · p. 5
Yellow Bullhead
13 fishYellow Bullhead total catch · p. 51 percentYellow Bullhead percent of total catch · p. 510.8 inchesYellow Bullhead mean length · p. 57.2 inchesYellow Bullhead minimum length · p. 5
Yellow Perch
6 fishYellow Perch total catch · p. 50.4 percentYellow Perch percent of total catch · p. 5
Maiden Lake comprehensive summary report, 2022Matched by exact lakelist id name county state wbic · WBICs 487500 · 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: June 20, 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. 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 18" 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.
269surface acres
52max depth feet
1public access points
45.2689, -88.5374latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchMaiden Lake Access45.26926, -88.54587Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF RIVERVIEWRamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Smallmouth BassWalleyeLargemouth BassPanfish
Depth FAQ
How deep is Maiden Lake?
Maiden Lake is 52 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Maiden Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Maiden Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Maiden Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from LakeList depth model. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are a modeled estimate calibrated to the lake's documented maximum depth - not a survey, and 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