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Wheeler 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 35-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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Water temperature
Wheeler Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
74°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.
39 five-year summer trophic state index · Oligotrophic. Very clear, low-nutrient water — often deep, with limited plant growth.
Wheeler Lake - Deep HoleStation 433070 · 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 maps4 converted map sheetsView 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
Wheeler Lake depth maps
4 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Wheeler 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 439800 · 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.
Official fishing intelligence
Fishing reports and forecasts
LakeList matched these official resources by exact lake name and county. Report text stays with the publisher.
Forecasts describe DNR survey findings and expected opportunities; they are not real-time catch reports or a guarantee of fishing conditions.
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 all-gear table reports a 4.7-inch bluegill mean while narrative text reports 7.4 inches; the reviewed all-gear metric retains the table value and source page.
Human-reviewed 2022 fisheries survey findings for Wheeler 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 all-gear table reports a 4.7-inch bluegill mean while narrative text reports 7.4 inches; the reviewed all-gear metric retains the table value and source page.
All species
1,024 fishAll species total catch · p. 6
Black Crappie
13 fishBlack Crappie total catch · p. 61 percentBlack Crappie percent of total catch · p. 69.7 inchesBlack Crappie mean length · p. 67 inchesBlack Crappie minimum length · p. 6
Bluegill
77 fishBluegill total catch · p. 68 percentBluegill percent of total catch · p. 64.7 inchesBluegill mean length · p. 62.5 inchesBluegill minimum length · p. 6
Brown Bullhead
1 fishBrown Bullhead total catch · p. 614 inchesBrown Bullhead mean length · p. 614 inchesBrown Bullhead minimum length · p. 614.4 inchesBrown Bullhead maximum length · p. 6
Green Sunfish
2 fishGreen Sunfish total catch · p. 65 inchesGreen Sunfish mean length · p. 65 inchesGreen Sunfish minimum length · p. 65.4 inchesGreen Sunfish maximum length · p. 6
Largemouth Bass
176 fishLargemouth Bass total catch · p. 617 percentLargemouth Bass percent of total catch · p. 612 inchesLargemouth Bass mean length · p. 62 inchesLargemouth Bass minimum length · p. 6
Northern Pike
100 fishNorthern Pike total catch · p. 610 percentNorthern Pike percent of total catch · p. 619.5 inchesNorthern Pike mean length · p. 613 inchesNorthern Pike minimum length · p. 6
Pumpkinseed
16 fishPumpkinseed total catch · p. 62 percentPumpkinseed percent of total catch · p. 66 inchesPumpkinseed mean length · p. 63 inchesPumpkinseed minimum length · p. 6
Rock Bass
165 fishRock Bass total catch · p. 616 percentRock Bass percent of total catch · p. 67.5 inchesRock Bass mean length · p. 62.5 inchesRock Bass minimum length · p. 6
Smallmouth Bass
68 fishSmallmouth Bass total catch · p. 67 percentSmallmouth Bass percent of total catch · p. 611.2 inchesSmallmouth Bass mean length · p. 65.5 inchesSmallmouth Bass minimum length · p. 6
Walleye
298 fishWalleye total catch · p. 629 percentWalleye percent of total catch · p. 617.6 inchesWalleye mean length · p. 611.5 inchesWalleye minimum length · p. 6
Walleye young-of-year
1.8 fish_per_mileWalleye young-of-year catch rate · p. 6
Yellow Bullhead
68 fishYellow Bullhead total catch · p. 67 percentYellow Bullhead percent of total catch · p. 610.7 inchesYellow Bullhead mean length · p. 69 inchesYellow Bullhead minimum length · p. 6
Yellow Perch
40 fishYellow Perch total catch · p. 64 percentYellow Perch percent of total catch · p. 67.6 inchesYellow Perch mean length · p. 64.5 inchesYellow Perch minimum length · p. 6
Wheeler Lake comprehensive summary report, 2022Matched by exact lakelist id name county state wbic · WBICs 439800 · 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. No minimum length 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 10.
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.
281surface acres
35max depth feet
2public access points
45.3179, -88.4769latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchWheeler Lake Access45.30915, -88.47353Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF LAKEWOODRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchWheeler Lake Picnic Ground Boat Ramp45.31319, -88.47888Managed by FEDERALTOWN OF LAKEWOODRamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassPanfishSmallmouth BassWalleyeNorthern Pike
Depth FAQ
How deep is Wheeler Lake?
Wheeler Lake is 35 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 15 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Wheeler Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Wheeler Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Wheeler 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
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