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Wolf Lake

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Wolf LakePortage County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Water temperature

Wolf Lake water temperature today

Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.

75°FPeak summer

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

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 surfaceJanuary – March
Model depth input17 ft max depth
Monthly Wolf Lake water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

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 Wolf Lake - Deep Hole.

Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 2011

Somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 7.5 ft is clearer than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.

Based on July–August 2022 averages across 2 volunteer readings.
0 ft815Disk vanishes7.5 ft downJul–Aug 2022 averageLake continues to 17 ft max depth
Water claritySecchi disk depth
7.5 ftJul–Aug 2022 avg (2 readings)
Slight haze
Improving — up ~57% vs earlier years

Clearer than 56% of 597 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.

No recent algae readings — last measured 2014. No recent nutrient readings — last measured 2012.

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.

YearSecchiChlorophyll-aTotal phosphorus
202514.3 ft (1)——
20248.0 ft (1)——
20227.5 ft (2)——
20217.8 ft (1)——
20175.3 ft (2)——
20166.0 ft (2)——
20154.5 ft (2)——
20146.5 ft (2)5.5 µg/L (2)—
20138.5 ft (2)2.5 µg/L (2)—
2012—7.5 µg/L (2)22.3 µg/L (3)

Latest individual samples: Secchi 10 ft (2026-06-18), chlorophyll-a 8 µg/L (2014-08-24), and total phosphorus 26 µg/L (2013-10-19).

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.

Wolf Lake - Deep HoleStation 10014867
Station reports DNR lake record
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.

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

Wolf Lake depth maps

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

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Wolf Lake · sheet 1

Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.

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Wolf Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 241100 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Wolf Lake · page 1Portage County · WBIC 241100 · 126 KB preview
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Full-size map DNR source

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.

22surface acres
17max depth feet
1public access points
44.3245, -89.3509latitude, longitude

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Public access points

Boat launchAccess44.32510, -89.34821Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishWalleye
Best walleye lakes in Wisconsin →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 2024, when 820 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2024
WalleyeLake Michigan · Small Fingerling
8202.0 in average

Depth FAQ

How deep is Wolf Lake?

Wolf Lake is 17 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 8 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Wolf 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 Wolf 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