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Nelligan LakeOconto 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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DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Sep 2020Volunteer monitoring 2019–2020
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 1 years, ending in 2020. Its final monitored summers showed slight haze water (~9.3 ft Secchi) in 2019, low algae (chlorophyll ~3 µg/L) in 2019, and very low nutrients (phosphorus ~8 µg/L) in 2020. After 6 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11.5 ft (1) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | 8.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2019 | 9.3 ft (2) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | — |
Neligan Lake Deep HoleStation 10052072
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
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Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Nelligan Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
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Nelligan Lake · sheet 1
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Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 425300 · 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 · 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 is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
48surface acres
23max depth feet
1public access points
45.2229, -88.3511latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchNelligan Lake Access45.22438, -88.35398Managed by FEDERALTOWN OF RIVERVIEWRamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassTrout
Depth FAQ
How deep is Nelligan Lake?
Nelligan Lake is 23 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 7 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Nelligan 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 Nelligan 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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