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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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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.
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Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
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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.
Fishbrain community activity
Recent catch activity
Aggregated public catch activity matched to Lake Chippewa. Exact catch locations and angler details are not shown.
Most reported species in this extract
Northern pike164Largemouth bass108Smallmouth bass51Muskellunge50Walleye41Black crappie34Bluegill26
Catch analytics
Seasonal fish catch patterns
Pick a species to see when anglers reported it, compare against all fish by month, then scan year-by-year catch volume.
Northern pike by monthMonthly reports tagged as Northern pike.
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Yearly catch view2026 had the most reported catch activity.
20262 Northern pike13 all fish
Recent catch detailsLatest authorized records; measurements appear only when reported.
- Northern pikeCommunity report · Jul 3, 2026
- MuskellungeCommunity report · Jul 2, 202640 in
- Largemouth bassCommunity report · Jul 1, 2026
- MuskellungeCommunity report · Jun 30, 202642 in
- Smallmouth bassCommunity report · Jun 25, 20262.5 lbReleased
- Species not listedCommunity report · Jun 22, 2026
- Largemouth bassCommunity report · Jun 22, 2026
- Largemouth bassCommunity report · Jun 22, 2026
- Northern pikeCommunity report · Jun 21, 2026
- BluegillCommunity report · Jun 19, 20267 in0.3 lb
Catch counts are community reports, not a population survey or a guarantee of current fishing conditions.
View source on Fishbrain14,593surface acres
92max depth feet
6public access points
45.9310, -91.2073latitude, longitude
Access
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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Fishery
Notable species
WalleyeLargemouth BassMuskyNorthern PikePanfishSmallmouth BassCatfishSturgeon
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 3,136 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2024
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Large Fingerling
3,1367.6 in average
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.
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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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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