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Richter 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
Richter 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 Richter Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Sep 2025Volunteer monitoring since 2021
Somewhat hazy, algae-prone water — summer clarity of 8.3 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 6 volunteer readings.47Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
8.3 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (6 readings)
Slight hazeStable since 2021
Clearer than 44% of 597 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
44 µg/LLatest single sample · 2024-09-01
High2022–2024
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
39 µg/LLatest single sample · 2023-04-25
ElevatedElevated phosphorus supports strong 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 | 8.3 ft (6) | — | — |
| 2024 | 6.7 ft (7) | 4.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2023 | 12.0 ft (9) | 4.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2022 | 9.8 ft (13) | 8.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2021 | 10.0 ft (15) | — | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 8 ft (2025-09-26), chlorophyll-a 44 µg/L (2024-09-01), and total phosphorus 39 µg/L (2023-04-25).
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.
Richter Lake - Deep HoleStation 613190 · TSI based on Secchi
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
Richter Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Richter 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 1760000 · map alignment passed · 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.
43surface acres
50max depth feet
1public access points
45.1877, -90.5810latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchRamp45.19194, -90.58102Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassPanfishNorthern Pike
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 100 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2024
WalleyeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
1006.5 in average
2023
WalleyeMississippi Mainstem · Large Fingerling
2928.0 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2257.3 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2257.4 in average
2019
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2255.9 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2257.1 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2256.7 in average
2015
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2306.7 in average
2014
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2256.5 in average
2012
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2506.7 in average
2010
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
2257.0 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Richter Lake?
Richter Lake is 50 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 19 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Richter 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 Richter 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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Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14