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Finley LakeVilas County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-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 26-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
Fishing at Finley Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassPanfish
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 15 catches on Finley Lake via Fishbrain — none in the last 30 days.
Latest reported catch: Jul 23, 2025
Most-reported species
- Rock bass
- Bluegill
- Smallmouth bass
2 of the 15 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
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Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Finley 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
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled Sep 2011Volunteer monitoring 1996–2011
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 15 years, ending in 2011. Its final monitored summers showed clear water (~11.6 ft Secchi) in 2011, low algae (chlorophyll ~3.5 µg/L) in 2009, and low nutrients (phosphorus ~14 µg/L) in 2009. After 15 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11.6 ft (5) | — | — |
| 2010 | 9.9 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2009 | 6.0 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | 14.0 µg/L (2) |
| 1999 | 13.3 ft (4) | — | — |
| 1998 | 9.9 ft (4) | — | — |
| 1997 | 17.5 ft (5) | — | — |
Finley Lake - Deep HoleStation 643064
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
Finley Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Finley 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 984800 · 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.
108surface acres
26max depth feet
0public access points
45.9101, -89.4193latitude, longitude
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Public access points
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Finley Lake?
Finley Lake is 26 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Finley Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Finley Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Finley 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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