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Delavan Lake
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Delavan LakeWalworth 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 85% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 52-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Delavan Lake
Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassMuskyNorthern PikeSmallmouth BassWalleye
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 1,519 catches on Delavan Lake via Fishbrain — 41 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 26, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Northern pike
- Bluegill
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Walleye
Show 8 more species
- Rock bass
- Pumpkinseed
- Black crappie
- Yellow bullhead
- Black bullhead
- Common carp
- Green sunfish
- Flathead catfish
137 of the 1,519 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 1,519 logged catches, 1,466 carry a month and 1,445 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2021 had the most reports (214).
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
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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
Delavan Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
72°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.
Wisconsin DNR water assessment
Impaired waterbody listed
The DNR lists this waterbody as impaired. This notice is not itself a closure; review the official assessment and current guidance before your trip.
303(d) / impairment recordRecreation restrictions noted
High Phosphorus LevelsPollutants: Total Phosphorus
- Status
- 303d Listed
- Public health
- General Advice
- Recreation
- Recreational Restrictions
- Aquatic life
- Not specified
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Review DNR water quality Check consumption advice Source updated 2026-03-18 · LakeList verified 2026-07-12
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled date unknown
Individual readings are not retained for this lake — the index below is what the monitoring record summarizes.
49 five-year summer trophic state index · Mesotrophic. Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — some algae and plant growth through the season.
Listed as impaired on the DNR/EPA water-condition assessment — see the notice on this page for details.Delavan Lake - SW End of Lake (S.S. Manor / Borg Mansion and Island House)Station 10031263 · TSI based on chlorophyll
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 maps3 converted map sheetsView 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
Delavan Lake depth maps
3 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Delavan 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 793600 · 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.
1,906surface acres
52max depth feet
3public access points
42.6125, -88.5970latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAccess at End Of Blue Gill Ct42.58498, -88.63278Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchAccess - Shore Rd.42.61961, -88.60957Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchDelavan Lake Boat Ramp42.62036, -88.58277Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF DELAVANRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Delavan Lake?
Delavan Lake is 52 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 21 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Delavan Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Delavan 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 Delavan 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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