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Arrowhead Lake
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Arrowhead LakeVilas County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-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 98% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 43-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
Best windows for Arrowhead Lake
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Water temperature
Arrowhead Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
71°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.
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Aug 2001Volunteer monitoring 1973–2001
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 28 years, ending in 2001. In 2001 the water showed clear water (~13.5 ft Secchi), low algae (chlorophyll ~4.5 µg/L), and low nutrients (phosphorus ~12 µg/L). After 25 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 13.5 ft (2) | 4.5 µg/L (2) | 12.0 µg/L (2) |
| 1974 | — | — | 20.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1973 | — | — | 10.0 µg/L (1) |
Arrowhead Lake - Deep HoleStation 643120
Historical record only — no current water-quality data exists for this lake. 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 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
Arrowhead Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Arrowhead 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 1541500 · 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.
96surface acres
43max depth feet
1public access points
45.9065, -89.6899latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchArrowhead Lake Access45.90344, -89.68586Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF ARBOR VITAERamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Nearby
Trip-planning places
CampgroundFox Fire Campground0.7 miles away
LodgingLodging1.0 miles away
LodgingLodging1.0 miles away
LodgingSkylark Motel1.0 miles away
LodgingQuality Inn1.4 miles away
LodgingNorthwoods Inn & Suites1.4 miles away
CampgroundCampground1.8 miles away
LodgingLodging2.4 miles away
LodgingAmericInn Minocqua2.5 miles away
Fishery
Notable species
MuskyPanfishWalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern PikeSmallmouth Bass
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 3,458 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2024
WalleyeUpper Wisconsin River · Small Fingerling
3,4581.9 in average
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4917.4 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4957.0 in average
2018
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
2311.8 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4827.4 in average
2017
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
1510.9 in average
2016
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
214.0 in average
2016
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
5007.0 in average
2015
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
2411.0 in average
2014
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
4827.5 in average
2013
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
499.2 in average
2012
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
3,4651.7 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 14 published entries.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Arrowhead Lake?
Arrowhead Lake is 43 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Arrowhead Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Arrowhead Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the Arrowhead Lake 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 2026-07-20
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