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Sparkling LakeVilas County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Research survey bathymetry (NTL-LTER) · Not for navigation
Source: North Temperate Lakes LTER surveyhigh confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthSurveyed research bathymetry from the North Temperate Lakes LTER program (University of Wisconsin-Madison, NSF), Northern Highland Lake District bathymetry dataset (knb-lter-ntl.288.4, CC-BY). Real measured contours, not a model. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Sparkling 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.
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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
Sparkling Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Sparkling Lake · sheet 1
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Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 1881900 · 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.
Aquatic invasive species
DNR observations
Verified observations are kept separate from species the DNR lists as no longer observed.
1 currently observed speciesClean, drain, and dry boats and gear before moving to another waterbody.
157surface acres
60max depth feet
2public access points
46.0086, -89.7003latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchSparkling Lake46.00564, -89.69556Managed by STATE(DNR)TOWN OF ARBOR VITAERamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: NoOld DOT Wayside off Hwy 51Verified 2026-07-12
Boat launchSparkling Lake Carry-in Access46.01472, -89.69727Managed by STATE(DOT)TOWN OF ARBOR VITAERamp surface: UnimprovedLanding type: CARRY-INADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
MuskySmallmouth BassWalleyeLargemouth BassPanfish
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 6,051 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
WalleyeUpper Chippewa River · Small Fingerling
6,0511.6 in average
2023
WalleyeUpper Chippewa River · Small Fingerling
5,9681.6 in average
2021
Ciscoes & WhitefishesUnspecified · Adult (Field Transfer)
1,8879.0 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
5,4951.9 in average
2020
Ciscoes & WhitefishesUnspecified · Adult (Field Transfer)
94110.0 in average
2019
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
8,6792.1 in average
2017
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
4,4451.7 in average
2015
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
5,4811.7 in average
2014
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Adult
1,5944.1 in average
2013
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
12,7002.0 in average
2012
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
1,2708.0 in average
2012
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
12,7001.7 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 16 published entries.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Sparkling Lake?
Sparkling Lake is 60 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Sparkling Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Sparkling Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey survey data.
Where does the Sparkling Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The source is measured research bathymetry from the North Temperate Lakes LTER program; 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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