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Deer LakePolk 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 64% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 46-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
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Water temperature
Deer Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
71°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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Deer Lake - Deer Lake.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1987
Very clear water — summer clarity of 18 ft puts it among the clearest quarter of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2024 averages across 2 volunteer readings.45Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
18 ftJul–Aug 2024 avg (2 readings)
Crystal clearImproving — up ~22% vs earlier years
Clearer than 87% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
26 µg/LLatest single sample · 2021-06-01
ModerateModerate phosphorus can support noticeable plant/algae growth.
No recent algae readings — last measured 2019.
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 | 16.0 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2024 | 18.0 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2023 | 15.8 ft (4) | — | — |
| 2022 | 14.7 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2021 | 14.8 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2020 | 11.5 ft (5) | 6.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2019 | 10.9 ft (4) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | 25.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2018 | 12.6 ft (5) | — | — |
| 2017 | 9.9 ft (5) | 5.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2016 | 15.1 ft (7) | 6.5 µg/L (2) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 16 ft (2026-06-21), chlorophyll-a 5 µg/L (2021-06-01), and total phosphorus 26 µg/L (2021-06-01).
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.
Deer Lake - Deer LakeStation 493055 · 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
Deer Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Deer 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 2619400 · 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.
786surface acres
46max depth feet
1public access points
45.4027, -92.5227latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchDeer Lake Access45.40958, -92.55149Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF ST CROIX FALLSRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassMuskyPanfishNorthern PikeWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 1,100 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2024
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,10013.5 in average
2022
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,16911.7 in average
2018
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,32812.2 in average
2016
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
72511.8 in average
2014
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,21111.3 in average
2012
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,21112.8 in average
2010
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
53212.3 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Deer Lake?
Deer Lake is 46 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 26 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Deer Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Deer 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 Deer 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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