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Snipe 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 66% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 15-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
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Water temperature
Snipe Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
76°FPeak summer
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Warmest water of the year. Fish hold deeper or feed in low light; swimming and watersports are at their best.
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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Snipe Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1995
Clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 11 ft sits near the middle of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2021–2022; each value shows its own year.Water claritySecchi disk depth
11 ftJul–Aug 2021 avg (3 readings)
ClearStable since 2017
Clearer than 52% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
4.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2022 avg (2 readings)
LowStable since 2016
No recent nutrient readings — last measured 2015.
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 | — | 7.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 4.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 11.0 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2020 | 11.8 ft (2) | 5.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2019 | 11.0 ft (3) | 5.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2018 | 10.8 ft (3) | 5.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2017 | 9.2 ft (3) | 5.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | — | 8.0 µg/L (1) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 9 ft (2026-06-07), chlorophyll-a 7 µg/L (2025-08-25), and total phosphorus 20 µg/L (2015-08-24).
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.
Snipe Lake - Deep HoleStation 643105
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. 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
Snipe Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Snipe 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 1018500 · 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.
Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2024 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextLake-specific 2024 walleye/muskellunge assessment with an incidental smallmouth-bass sample; adult definitions and targeted CPUE remain explicit.
DNR estimated 1,398 adult walleyes, documented naturally reproducing muskellunge and a limited incidental smallmouth-bass sample; no northern pike or largemouth bass were captured.
- Absence statements for northern pike/largemouth bass remain narrative rather than synthetic zero catch metrics.
- No counts are invented for common panfish described without numbers.
- Smallmouth bass were not a primary target and remain incidental-sample scoped.
Muskellunge
33 fishAdults captured · p. 112 fishJuveniles captured · p. 11 adult fish/net-nightAdult targeted CPUE · p. 12 fishAdults at least 40 inches · p. 1
Smallmouth bass
25 fishAdults captured · p. 140 percentAdults at least 14 inches · p. 118.9 inchesAdult maximum captured length · p. 1
Walleye
549 fishAdults captured · p. 11,398 adult fishAdult population estimate · p. 15.9 adult fish/acreAdult density estimate · p. 112 percentAdults at least 15 inches · p. 1
2024 Fisheries Information Sheet: Snipe Lake, Vilas CountyMatched by exact wbic name county · WBICs 1018500 · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
216surface acres
15max depth feet
1public access points
45.9396, -89.3654latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchSnipe Lake Access45.93611, -89.37750Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF CLOVERLANDRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
MuskyPanfishWalleyeLargemouth Bass
Depth FAQ
How deep is Snipe Lake?
Snipe Lake is 15 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 10 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Snipe Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Snipe 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 Snipe 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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