2016
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
4,9547.0 in average
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Manitowish Lake
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Manitowish 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 33% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 61-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Manitowish Lake
Fishery
Notable species
MuskyNorthern PikeSmallmouth BassWalleyeLargemouth BassPanfish
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 22 catches on Manitowish Lake via Fishbrain — none in the last 30 days.
Latest reported catch: Oct 3, 2025
Most-reported species
- Muskellunge
- Largemouth bass
- Rock bass
11 of the 22 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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Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2016, when 4,954 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
NWS weather
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
Manitowish 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 Aug 2020Volunteer monitoring 1974–2020
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 46 years, ending in 2020. Its final monitored summers showed clear water (~12.9 ft Secchi) in 2020, very low algae (chlorophyll ~1.5 µg/L) in 2016, and low nutrients (phosphorus ~14 µg/L) in 2016. After 6 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12.9 ft (8) | — | — |
| 2016 | 9.6 ft (2) | 1.5 µg/L (2) | 14.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1998 | 14.7 ft (3) | — | — |
| 1997 | 16.7 ft (3) | — | — |
| 1996 | 14.7 ft (3) | — | — |
| 1995 | 14.0 ft (4) | — | — |
Manitowish Lake - Deep HoleStation 643135
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 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
Manitowish Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Manitowish 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 2329400 · 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.
496surface acres
61max depth feet
0public access points
46.1066, -89.8426latitude, longitude
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Manitowish Lake?
Manitowish Lake is 61 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 23 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Manitowish Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Manitowish 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 Manitowish 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 2026-07-14
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