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Esadore LakeTaylor County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Water temperature
Esadore 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.
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DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Lake Esadore - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 2001
Somewhat hazy, algae-prone water — summer clarity of 4.1 ft ranks among the lowest of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2022–2025; each value shows its own year.57Eutrophic5-yr summer TSI
Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
4.1 ftJul–Aug 2022 avg (4 readings)
HazyDeclining — down ~20% vs earlier years
Clearer than 12% of 597 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
22 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
HighWorsening — up ~31% vs earlier years
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
21 µg/LLatest single sample · 2025-07-27
Moderate2019–2025
Moderate phosphorus can support noticeable plant/algae growth.
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 | — | 22.0 µg/L (2) | 21.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2024 | — | 18.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2023 | — | 17.0 µg/L (1) | 127.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2022 | 4.1 ft (4) | 10.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 4.3 ft (2) | 14.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2020 | 3.5 ft (2) | 19.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2019 | 4.8 ft (2) | 11.0 µg/L (2) | 25.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2018 | 6.0 ft (1) | 6.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2017 | 4.0 ft (1) | 16.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2016 | 4.0 ft (2) | 16.5 µg/L (2) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 3.5 ft (2022-08-30), chlorophyll-a 7 µg/L (2026-06-23), and total phosphorus 21 µg/L (2025-07-27).
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.
Lake Esadore - Deep HoleStation 613187 · 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
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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
Esadore Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Esadore 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 1764000 · 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.
48surface acres
36max depth feet
1public access points
45.1922, -90.4466latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchEsadore Lake Access45.19037, -90.44187Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF HAMMELRamp surface: Concrete PlankADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 285,600 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
Fathead MinnowUnspecified · Adult
285,6001.5 in average
2024
Black CrappieUnspecified · Adult
1,1806.0 in average
2024
Fathead MinnowUnspecified · Adult
218,4001.5 in average
2023
WalleyeMississippi Mainstem · Large Fingerling
3208.0 in average
2022
Fathead MinnowUnspecified · Large Fingerling
60,0003.0 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2355.0 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2307.3 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2307.4 in average
2019
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2305.9 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2307.1 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2506.7 in average
2016
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1006.0 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 19 published entries.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Esadore Lake?
Esadore Lake is 36 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 15 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Esadore Lake?
Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the Esadore Lake depth map come from?
The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are 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