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Yellow Birch Lake
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Yellow Birch 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 97% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 23-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Yellow Birch Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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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
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Yellow Birch Lake at Max Depth.
Sampled Jul 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1993
Somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 3.9 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2024 averages across 3 volunteer readings.58Eutrophic5-yr summer TSI
Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
3.9 ftJul–Aug 2024 avg (3 readings)
HazyStable since 2019
Clearer than 29% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
No recent algae readings — last measured 2005. No recent nutrient readings — last measured 2005.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.8 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2025 | 4.5 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2024 | 3.9 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2023 | 4.6 ft (6) | — | — |
| 2022 | 3.8 ft (4) | — | — |
| 2021 | 4.9 ft (4) | — | — |
| 2020 | 5.0 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2019 | 5.5 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2018 | 3.7 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2017 | 4.3 ft (3) | — | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 5.8 ft (2026-07-02), chlorophyll-a 23 µg/L (2005-10-20), and total phosphorus 53 µg/L (2005-10-20).
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.
Yellow Birch Lake at Max DepthStation 643180 · TSI based on Secchi
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
Yellow Birch Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Yellow Birch Lake · sheet 1
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Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 1599600 · 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.
192surface acres
23max depth feet
1public access points
45.9344, -89.2378latitude, longitude
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Boat launchAccess45.92646, -89.24093Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery
Notable species
MuskyPanfishWalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern PikeSmallmouth Bass
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 122 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2024
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
12212.7 in average
2022
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
25011.7 in average
2018
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
25911.8 in average
2016
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
25010.8 in average
2014
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
2509.7 in average
2012
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
25010.4 in average
2010
MuskellungeUpper Wisconsin River · Large Fingerling
25213.1 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Yellow Birch Lake?
Yellow Birch Lake is 23 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 11 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Yellow Birch Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch 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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