2025
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
96412.2 in average
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Trout Lake
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Trout LakeVilas County, WI
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Interactive depth contours10-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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Fishing
Fishing at Trout Lake
Fishery
Notable species
MuskyNorthern PikePanfishSmallmouth BassTroutWalleyeLargemouth Bass
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 58 catches on Trout Lake via Fishbrain — 2 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 23, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Walleye
- Smallmouth bass
- Largemouth bass
- Northern pike
- Lake whitefish
13 of the 58 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.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 132,974 fish were recorded across 2 entries.
2025
WalleyeUpper Chippewa River · Small Fingerling
132,0101.6 in average
2024
Lake TroutTrout Lake · Yearling
15,7537.2 in average
2023
Lake TroutTrout Lake · Yearling
15,7367.1 in average
2023
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
96512.3 in average
2023
WalleyeUpper Chippewa River · Small Fingerling
96,3801.7 in average
2021
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
41113.9 in average
2021
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
96,5102.0 in average
2020
Lake TroutTrout Lake · Yearling
25,5737.8 in average
2019
Lake TroutTrout Lake · Yearling
14,3607.7 in average
2019
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
1,03811.2 in average
2019
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
89,7012.2 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 27 published entries.
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
Trout 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 Jul 2015
The last DNR samples for this lake are from 2015, when the water showed very low algae (chlorophyll ~2 µg/L) and low nutrients (phosphorus ~12 µg/L). After 11 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.
The DNR station record reports activity through 2024, but LakeList holds no readings after 2015 — check the station reports for anything newer.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 2.0 µg/L (1) | 12.0 µg/L (1) |
Trout Lake - Max DepthStation 643424
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 maps4 converted map sheetsFishing 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
Trout Lake depth maps
4 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Trout 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 2331600 · 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.
3,864surface acres
117max depth feet
4public access points
46.0460, -89.6588latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchBardon Road Carry-in46.04031, -89.68527Managed by STATE(DNR)TOWN OF ARBOR VITAERamp surface: UnimprovedLanding type: CARRY-INADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchTrout Lake Access 146.06316, -89.64651Managed by STATE(DNR)TOWN OF BOULDER JUNCTIONRamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchTrout Lake - North Access46.04411, -89.65032Managed by STATE(DNR)TOWN OF BOULDER JUNCTIONRamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchTrout Lake - South Access46.02176, -89.65497Managed by STATE(DNR)TOWN OF BOULDER JUNCTIONRamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Trout Lake?
Trout Lake is 117 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 49 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Trout Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Trout Lake at a typical 10-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey survey data.
Where does the Trout 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 Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12
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