2024
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Large Fingerling
3,1367.6 in average
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Lake Chippewa
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Lake ChippewaSawyer County, WI
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Interactive depth contours10-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 96% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 92-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 Lake Chippewa
Fishery
Notable species
WalleyeLargemouth BassMuskyNorthern PikePanfishSmallmouth BassCatfishSturgeon
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 665 catches on Lake Chippewa via Fishbrain — 8 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 22, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Muskellunge
- Walleye
- Black crappie
Show 3 more species
- Bluegill
- Yellow perch
- Rock bass
51 of the 665 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 665 logged catches, 619 carry a month and 595 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2018 had the most reports (87).
Recent measured catches
- MuskellungeJul 2, 202640 in
- MuskellungeJun 30, 202642 in
- Smallmouth bassJun 25, 20262.5 lb Released
- BluegillJun 19, 20267 in · 0.3 lb
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
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Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 3,136 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2023
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
3,10312.0 in average
2023
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
79911.0 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
9,7807.4 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
53,9921.6 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,2597.1 in average
2019
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
5,00312.8 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4,2596.4 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
51,9404.4 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2,2646.7 in average
2016
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
26912.5 in average
2016
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
7,52613.2 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 26 published entries.
NWS weather
Weather windows
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Water temperature
Lake Chippewa 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
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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 maps12 converted map sheetsView 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
Lake Chippewa depth maps
12 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lake Chippewa · 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 2399700 · 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.
14,593surface acres
92max depth feet
6public access points
45.9310, -91.2073latitude, longitude
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Public access points
Boat launchAccess at Near Cth CC45.88817, -91.23142Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchAccess Off Boat Landing Rd45.90664, -91.03632Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchAccess Off Pats Landing Rd45.90478, -91.29937Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchCC North Access45.95208, -91.22992Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchCC South Access45.92498, -91.19516Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchWinter Dam Access45.88948, -91.07989Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Chippewa?
Lake Chippewa is 92 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 15 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Chippewa?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Chippewa at a typical 10-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the Lake Chippewa 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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Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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