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Whitefish LakeSawyer County, WI
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Interactive depth contours10-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 105-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 forecast
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Water temperature
Whitefish Lake 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.
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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Whitefish Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Aug 2025Volunteer monitoring since 1986
Clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 15.8 ft puts it among the clearest quarter of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2024–2025; each value shows its own year.41Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
15.8 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
ClearStable since 2018
Clearer than 79% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
2 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
Very lowStable since 2018
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
14 µg/LJul–Aug 2024 avg (3 readings)
LowImproving — down ~43% vs earlier years
Low phosphorus means light plant/algae growth pressure.
All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.8 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | 11.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2024 | 11.5 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | 14.0 µg/L (3) |
| 2023 | 17.3 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | 16.7 µg/L (3) |
| 2022 | 17.5 ft (2) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | 31.7 µg/L (3) |
| 2021 | 14.0 ft (2) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | 17.0 µg/L (3) |
| 2020 | 13.8 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2019 | 12.0 ft (1) | 4.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2018 | 12.0 ft (1) | 1.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2017 | 13.5 ft (6) | 4.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2016 | 11.5 ft (5) | 4.0 µg/L (2) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 14 ft (2025-08-19), chlorophyll-a 3 µg/L (2025-08-01), and total phosphorus 11 µg/L (2025-07-28).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
Whitefish Lake - Deep HoleStation 583088 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. 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 maps2 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
Whitefish Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Whitefish Lake · sheet 2
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2392000 · 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 Whitefish Lake. Exact catch locations and angler details are not shown.
Most reported species in this extract
Smallmouth bass28Northern pike23Largemouth bass22Walleye7Black crappie5Rock bass3Longnose gar2 reports
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.
Smallmouth bass by monthMonthly reports tagged as Smallmouth bass.
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Yearly catch view2026 had the most reported catch activity.
20261 Smallmouth bass3 all fish
Recent catch detailsLatest authorized records; measurements appear only when reported.
- Smallmouth bassCommunity report · Jul 5, 202620 in
- Largemouth bassCommunity report · Jun 20, 202614 in
- Species not listedCommunity report · Jun 14, 2026
Catch counts are community reports, not a population survey or a guarantee of current fishing conditions.
View source on Fishbrain800surface acres
105max depth feet
1public access points
45.8631, -91.4460latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchWhitefish Lake Access45.85059, -91.45687Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF SAND LAKERamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Northern PikeLargemouth BassMuskySmallmouth BassWalleyePanfishTrout
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 8,375 fish were recorded across 2 entries.
2024
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
37913.5 in average
2024
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Large Fingerling
7,9967.0 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
15,9897.0 in average
2021
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
24213.9 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
15,9717.3 in average
2019
White SuckerUnspecified · Fry
120,0001.0 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
15,9766.4 in average
2018
White SuckerUnspecified · Fry
120,0000.8 in average
2017
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
19011.9 in average
2017
White SuckerUnspecified · Fry
480,0000.8 in average
2016
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
15,9837.7 in average
2014
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
78611.3 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 24 published entries.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish Lake is 105 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 45 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Whitefish Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Whitefish Lake at a typical 10-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Whitefish 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
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