2023
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
10311.9 in average
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Wilson Lake
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Wilson LakePrice 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 21% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 11-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 Wilson Lake
Fishery
Notable species
WalleyeMuskyLargemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Anglers logged 7 catches here on Fishbrain; the last was Mar 26, 2023. Too few reports to chart.
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2023, when 103 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2021
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
8714.4 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
3,5006.6 in average
2019
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
14112.6 in average
2017
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
3711.5 in average
2015
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
17512.4 in average
2013
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
8811.2 in average
2011
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1759.9 in average
NWS weather
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Water temperature
Wilson Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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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.
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
Wilson Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Wilson 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 2239400 · 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.
348surface acres
11max depth feet
2public access points
45.6674, -90.4612latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchWilson Flowage Public Boat Access45.68162, -90.43850Managed by STATE(DNR)TOWN OF ELKRamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchWilson Lake Landing45.66495, -90.46094Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF ELKRamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Wilson Lake?
Wilson Lake is 11 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 6 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Wilson Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Wilson 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 Wilson 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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