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Fishing spots, food, lodging, marinas, and rentals around Mildred Lake.
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Fishing forecast
Weather-based planning built from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake.
Checking wind, precipitation, and near-term weather windows.
Water temperature
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Mildred Lake at Maximum Depth.
Very clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 16.5 ft puts it among the clearest quarter of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 4 volunteer readings.Very clear, low-nutrient water — often deep, with limited plant growth.
Clearer than 89% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
Very low phosphorus means very light plant/algae growth pressure.
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.5 ft (2) | 1.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2024 | 16.7 ft (3) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2023 | 19.5 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2022 | 20.5 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 17.0 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | 10.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2020 | 21.0 ft (1) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2019 | 20.0 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2018 | 25.0 ft (2) | 1.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2017 | 17.5 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | 18.5 ft (2) | 1.0 µg/L (1) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 17 ft (2026-06-29), chlorophyll-a 1 µg/L (2026-06-29), and total phosphorus 10 µg/L (2021-07-25).
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.
Official Wisconsin information
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 1004600 · 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
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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
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2025 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.
DNR found generally average abundance but unusually large size structure, stocking-dependent walleye and muskellunge, limited recent walleye recruitment, and strong stakeholder interest in maintaining a balanced fishery.
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Depth FAQ
Mildred Lake is 45 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Mildred Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
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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