2022
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
19811.8 in average
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Rest Lake
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Rest 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 53-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 Rest Lake
Fishery
Notable species
MuskyNorthern PikePanfishWalleyeLargemouth BassSmallmouth Bass
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 61 catches on Rest Lake via Fishbrain — 6 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 24, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Smallmouth bass
- Northern pike
- Rock bass
- Largemouth bass
- Walleye
- Black crappie
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- Shorthead redhorse
13 of the 61 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 61 logged catches, 30 carry a month; the chart covers those.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2022, when 198 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2018
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
20311.6 in average
2016
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
18310.9 in average
2016
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
6,1287.0 in average
2014
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
21210.4 in average
2012
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
20310.2 in average
2010
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
20312.8 in average
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
Rest Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
68°FWarm
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
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 2021Volunteer monitoring 1999–2021
DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 22 years, ending in 2021. Its final monitored summers showed clear water (~12.8 ft Secchi) in 2021, very low algae (chlorophyll ~2.5 µg/L) in 2012, and low nutrients (phosphorus ~16.5 µg/L) in 2012. After 5 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.8 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2012 | 9.9 ft (3) | 2.5 µg/L (2) | 16.5 µg/L (2) |
| 2011 | 8.5 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2007 | — | 4.0 µg/L (1) | 12.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2006 | 9.5 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2004 | 10.4 ft (2) | — | — |
Rest Lake - Deep HoleStation 643253
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
Rest Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Rest 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 2327500 · 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.
655surface acres
53max depth feet
1public access points
46.1399, -89.8745latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchRest Lake Access46.14591, -89.88527Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF MANITOWISH WATERSRamp surface: Concrete PlankADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Rest Lake?
Rest Lake is 53 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 18 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Rest Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Rest Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Rest 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