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White Potato 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 11-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
Fishing at White Potato Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishMuskyWalleye
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 155 catches on White Potato Lake via Fishbrain — 7 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 12, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Northern pike
- Rock bass
- Bluegill
- Walleye
10 of the 155 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 155 logged catches, 113 carry a month and 114 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2020 had the most reports (25).
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2020 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 contextWhite Potato Lake, Oconto County 2019-2020 angler creel survey only; projected effort, catch and harvest are not fish-population abundance estimates.
Human-reviewed, page-evidenced angler effort, projected catch and projected harvest metrics for White Potato Lake's 2019-2020 creel season.
- Creel estimates describe anglers and projected catch/harvest, not fish-population abundance or survey CPUE.
- October and December were not surveyed, and species with seasons extending beyond March 12 may have minimum estimates.
- The report does not print WBIC 515100; exact source identity is supported by White Potato Lake plus Oconto County, while migration also requires the queued LakeList WBIC.
All species
12,442 angler-hours2019-2020 total angler effort · p. 512.2 angler-hours/acre2019-2020 total angler effort per acre · p. 5240 interviews2019-2020 completed angler-party interviews · p. 5
Black Crappie
5,618 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 817.7 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 8476 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 8209 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Bluegill
7,702 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 824.3 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 84,962 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 81,342 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Largemouth Bass
3,459 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 810.9 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 83,356 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 8121 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Muskellunge
462 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 81.5 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 80 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 80 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Northern Pike
3,397 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 810.7 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 8374 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 8114 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Pumpkinseed
482 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 81.5 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 8113 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 835 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Rock Bass
0 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 80 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 896 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 80 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Walleye
2,641 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 88.3 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 8220 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 885 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Yellow Bullhead
0 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 80 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 87 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 80 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
Yellow Perch
7,972 angler-hoursDirected angler effort · p. 825.1 percentShare of directed angler effort · p. 83,064 fishProjected total angler catch · p. 8837 fishProjected total angler harvest · p. 8
White Potato Lake 2019-2020 creel survey reportMatched by exact name county with lakelist wbic guard · WBICs · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries 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 limit for largemouth bass. Smallmouth bass must be at least 14". 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 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.
Official fishing intelligence
DNR species outlooks
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.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
White Potato Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
69°FWarm
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at White Potato Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026
Somewhat hazy but low-algae water — summer clarity of 6 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2022–2025; each value shows its own year.43Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — some algae and plant growth through the season.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
6 ftJul–Aug 2022 avg (2 readings)
Slight hazeImproving — up ~25% vs earlier years
Clearer than 29% of 593 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
LowImproving — down ~32% vs earlier years
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
20.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
Moderate2011–2025
Moderate phosphorus can support noticeable plant/algae growth.
All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 5.0 µg/L (2) | 20.5 µg/L (2) |
| 2024 | — | 2.0 µg/L (1) | 19.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2022 | 6.0 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2020 | 6.5 ft (1) | 4.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2019 | 7.5 ft (1) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2011 | 4.8 ft (2) | 8.0 µg/L (2) | 19.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2005 | 5.6 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2004 | 5.7 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2002 | 6.1 ft (4) | — | — |
| 2001 | 4.9 ft (3) | — | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 5 ft (2022-08-23), chlorophyll-a 3 µg/L (2026-06-15), and total phosphorus 13 µg/L (2026-06-15).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
White Potato Lake - Deep HoleStation 433343 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. 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
White Potato Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
White Potato 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 515100 · 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.
1,023surface acres
11max depth feet
6public access points
45.1428, -88.2140latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchWhite Potato Lake Access #145.13196, -88.21404Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF BRAZEAURamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchWhite Potato Lake - De Baker Lane Access45.14066, -88.22466Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF BRAZEAURamp surface: UnimprovedLanding type: CARRY-INADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchWhite Potato Lake Public Access #345.14267, -88.20365Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF BRAZEAURamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchWhite Potato Lake Public Access #445.15270, -88.21390Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF BRAZEAURamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchWhite Potato Lake Public Access #545.15624, -88.19776Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF BRAZEAURamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchWhite Potato Public Access #245.13725, -88.20955Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF BRAZEAURamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is White Potato Lake?
White Potato Lake is 11 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 5 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of White Potato Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of White Potato Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the White Potato 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