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Barker LakeSawyer County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Modeled depth estimate · Not a survey · Not for navigation
Source: LakeList depth modelmedium confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthModeled depth estimate: contours computed from the lake's shoreline shape and its documented 12-ft maximum depth (depth grows with distance from shore, calibrated to the documented mean depth where available). This is a smooth mathematical model, not a survey - real holes, bars, and drop-offs will differ. Community sonar (C-MAP Genesis) overlays where recorded. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Barker Lake
Fishery
Notable species
PanfishSmallmouth BassWalleyeLargemouth BassMuskyNorthern Pike
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers logged 25 catches on Barker Lake via Fishbrain; the last was on Aug 19, 2024.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2024 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextLake-specific two-night May fyke-net snapshot; smallmouth-bass metrics retain the report's explicit non-standard-gear caveat.
DNR documented a fishable black-crappie population, transient low-density walleyes, abundant small northern pike and notable smallmouth bass in this river-influenced lake.
- The report prints no source WBIC; target insertion still requires the exact queued LakeList UUID/WBIC/name/county.
- Fyke netting is not preferred smallmouth-bass gear, so those indices remain explicitly sample-only.
- Qualitative bluegill/largemouth-bass statements and approximate maximums are not converted into metrics.
Black crappie
40 percentShare over 10 inches · p. 3
Channel catfish
2 fishTotal captured · p. 4
Lake sturgeon
1 fishTotal captured · p. 4
Muskellunge
1 fishTotal captured · p. 4
Northern pike
3 fish at least 14 inches/net-nightCPUE for fish at least 14 inches · p. 210 percentShare at least 21 inches · p. 20 percentShare at least 28 inches · p. 2
Smallmouth bass
5 fish at least 7 inches/net-nightCPUE for fish at least 7 inches · p. 268 percentShare at least 11 inches · p. 255 percentShare at least 14 inches · p. 219 percentShare at least 17 inches · p. 2
Walleye
1 fish at least 10 inches/net-nightCPUE for fish at least 10 inches · p. 246 percentShare at least 15 inches · p. 20 percentShare at least 20 inches · p. 2
2024 Spring Fisheries Survey Summary: Barker Lake, Sawyer CountyMatched by exact queue uuid name county and target wbic report name no printed wbic · WBICs · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2016, when 1,000 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2016
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,0006.0 in average
2014
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,7607.3 in average
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Barker 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
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
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 Jul 1979
The last DNR samples for this lake are from 1979, when the water showed moderate algae (chlorophyll ~9 µg/L) and elevated nutrients (phosphorus ~33 µg/L). After 47 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
The DNR station record reports activity through 2023, but LakeList holds no readings after 1979 — check the station reports for anything newer.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | — | 9.0 µg/L (1) | 33.0 µg/L (1) |
Barker Lake - Barker LakeStation 584002
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
Barker Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Barker 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 2400000 · 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.
213surface acres
12max depth feet
1public access points
45.9119, -91.0264latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchBarker Lake Access45.90664, -91.03632Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF WINTERRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Barker Lake?
Barker Lake is 12 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 5 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Barker Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Barker Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Barker Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from LakeList depth model. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are a modeled estimate calibrated to the lake's documented maximum depth - not a survey, and not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-20
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