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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.

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Fishing

Fishing at Ghost Lake

4 notable speciesAngler catch reportsStocked 2025Weather windows

Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassMuskyPanfishWalleye
Best musky lakes in Wisconsin →Best walleye lakes in Wisconsin →Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →

Angler reports · Fishbrain

What anglers catch here

Anglers have logged 14 catches on Ghost Lake via Fishbrain — none in the last 30 days.

Latest reported catch: May 3, 2026

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 Fishbrain

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

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

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.

68°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.

Warmest monthAugust · ~76°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input12 ft max depth
Monthly Ghost 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.

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.

Original DNR document

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.

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Ghost Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2423000 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Ghost Lake · page 1Sawyer County · WBIC 2423000 · 279 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.

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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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.

View the full Ghost Lake depth map →

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14