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Ghost Lake
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Ghost 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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Water temperature
Ghost Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
76°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.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
Wisconsin DNR water assessment
Public-health advice and impairment listed
The DNR assessment indicates specific public-health advice for this waterbody. Review current official guidance before your trip or eating your catch.
303(d) / impairment recordSpecific public-health advice
Mercury Contaminated Fish TissuePollutants: Mercury
- Status
- 303d Listed
- Public health
- Specific Advice
- Recreation
- Full Body Contact
- Aquatic life
- Not specified
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Review DNR water quality Check consumption advice Source updated 2025-02-10 · 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
Ghost Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Ghost 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 2423000 · 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.
384surface acres
12max depth feet
1public access points
46.0888, -91.0537latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchGhost Lake Access46.08355, -91.04889Managed by FEDERALTOWN OF SPIDER LAKERamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassMuskyPanfishWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 4,218 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
WalleyeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
4,2186.8 in average
2023
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Large Fingerling
3,8406.8 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
3,8406.1 in average
2019
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
3,8406.4 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
3,8386.3 in average
2015
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
3,8367.9 in average
2013
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
3,7207.0 in average
2011
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
13,1521.6 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Ghost Lake?
Ghost 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 Ghost Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Ghost Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Ghost 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 2026-07-14