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Thomas Lake

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Thomas LakePortage County, WI
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Water temperature

Thomas Lake water temperature today

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75°FPeak summer

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Warmest water of the year. Fish hold deeper or feed in low light; swimming and watersports are at their best.

Warmest monthAugust · ~75°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input28 ft max depth
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Official Wisconsin information

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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

Thomas Lake depth maps

1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

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Thomas Lake · sheet 1

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Thomas Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

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Thomas Lake · page 1Portage County · WBIC 200300 · 117 KB preview
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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

Fishing reports and forecasts

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Panfish2026–2027 season · Wisconsin DNRSource verified 2026-07-13

Forecasts describe DNR survey findings and expected opportunities; they are not real-time catch reports or a guarantee of fishing conditions.

32surface acres
28max depth feet
1public access points
44.4735, -89.3905latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchAccess44.47182, -89.39086Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassPanfishNorthern PikeTrout
Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2025, when 2,254 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2025
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,2549.1 in average
2024
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,7678.9 in average
2023
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
2,0498.6 in average
2022
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,5988.8 in average
2021
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
8499.0 in average
2021
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,8148.3 in average
2020
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,2928.5 in average
2019
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,3398.6 in average
2018
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,1898.5 in average
2017
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,1779.7 in average
2016
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
1,1829.1 in average
2015
Rainbow TroutErwin · Yearling
8519.4 in average

Showing the 12 most recent records from 17 published entries.

Depth FAQ

How deep is Thomas Lake?

Thomas Lake is 28 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 17 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Thomas Lake?

Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Where does the Thomas Lake depth map come from?

The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are 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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