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Dam LakeOneida 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 19% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 32-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Dam Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
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Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
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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
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Dam Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Dam 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 1596900 · 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.
Fishbrain community activity
Recent catch activity
Aggregated public catch activity matched to Dam Lake. Exact catch locations and angler details are not shown.
Most reported species in this extract
Black crappie16Smallmouth bass8Rock bass7Species not listed7 reportsLargemouth bass4Muskellunge3Walleye3Yellow perch3
Catch analytics
Seasonal fish catch patterns
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Black crappie by monthMonthly reports tagged as Black crappie.
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Yearly catch view2020 had the most reported catch activity.
20205 Black crappie5 all fish
20264 Black crappie4 all fish
Catch counts are community reports, not a population survey or a guarantee of current fishing conditions.
View source on Fishbrain732surface acres
32max depth feet
1public access points
45.8675, -89.3995latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAccess at Cth D45.85730, -89.38757Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery
Notable species
MuskyNorthern PikePanfishWalleyeLargemouth BassSmallmouth Bass
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 27,328 fish were recorded across 2 entries.
2024
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
9013.2 in average
2024
WalleyeUpper Wisconsin River · Small Fingerling
27,2381.9 in average
2022
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
18311.7 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
26,0222.1 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Dam Lake?
Dam Lake is 32 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 18 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Dam Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Dam 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 Dam 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 2026-07-14
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