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Spring Lake

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Spring 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 12-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.

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Fishing forecast

Best windows for Spring Lake

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Water temperature

Spring 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

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

Warmest water of the year. Fish hold deeper or feed in low light; swimming and watersports are at their best.

Warmest monthAugust · ~76°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input12 ft max depth
Monthly Spring Lake water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

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 Oct 1997Volunteer monitoring 1984–1997

DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 13 years, ending in 1997. Its final monitored summers showed hazy water (~4.1 ft Secchi) in 1997, high algae (chlorophyll ~32 µg/L) in 1984, and elevated nutrients (phosphorus ~38 µg/L) in 1985. After 29 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.

The DNR station record reports activity through 2018, but LakeList holds no readings after 1997 — check the station reports for anything newer.

YearSecchiChlorophyll-aTotal phosphorus
19974.1 ft (3)——
19963.5 ft (1)——
19843.3 ft (1)32.0 µg/L (1)—
Spring Lake - Deep Hole (43 09 27) - South EndStation 643258
Station reports DNR lake record
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 sheetFishing 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

Spring Lake depth maps

1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Spring Lake · sheet 1

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Spring Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2964800 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Spring Lake · page 1Vilas County · WBIC 2964800 · 168 KB preview
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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.

207surface acres
12max depth feet
0public access points
46.1762, -89.3559latitude, longitude

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Public access points

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Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishWalleye
Best walleye lakes in Wisconsin →Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

Depth FAQ

How deep is Spring Lake?

Spring Lake is 12 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 7 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Spring Lake?

Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Spring Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.

Where does the Spring 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.

View the full Spring Lake depth map →

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12

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