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Wild Goose 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 23% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 12-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Wild Goose Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 17 catches on Wild Goose Lake via Fishbrain — none in the last 30 days.
Latest reported catch: May 23, 2026
Most-reported species
- Northern pike
- Bluegill
- Largemouth bass
6 of the 17 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
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Weather windows
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Water temperature
Wild Goose 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
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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 Oct 2008Volunteer monitoring 1991–2008
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 17 years, ending in 2008. Its final monitored summers showed murky water (~2.1 ft Secchi) in 2008, elevated algae (chlorophyll ~10.3 µg/L) in 2001, and elevated nutrients (phosphorus ~34 µg/L) in 2002. After 18 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.1 ft (7) | — | — |
| 2006 | 1.8 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2001 | 2.7 ft (8) | 10.3 µg/L (3) | 39.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1991 | 2.3 ft (6) | — | — |
Wild Goose Lake - Deep HoleStation 493146
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 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
Wild Goose Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Wild Goose 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 2600400 · 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.
190surface acres
12max depth feet
1public access points
45.4329, -92.4151latitude, longitude
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Public access points
Boat launchAccess45.42821, -92.41101Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Wild Goose Lake?
Wild Goose Lake is 12 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 8 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Wild Goose Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Wild Goose 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 Wild Goose 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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