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Wisconsin›Walworth County›Lake Wandawega

Lake Wandawega

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Lake WandawegaWalworth 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 8-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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Best windows for Lake Wandawega

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Water temperature

Lake Wandawega water temperature today

Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.

79°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 monthJuly · ~78°F
Freezing surfaceJanuary – March
Model depth input8 ft max depth
Monthly Lake Wandawega 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 Nov 2022Volunteer monitoring 2011–2022

DNR volunteers monitored this lake for about 11 years, ending in 2022. Its final monitored summers showed slight haze water (~8 ft Secchi) in 2011 and high nutrients (phosphorus ~82 µg/L) in 2022. After 4 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.

Lake WandawegaStation 10014821
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 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

Lake Wandawega depth maps

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

Original DNR document

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Lake Wandawega · sheet 1

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Lake Wandawega historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 740700 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Lake Wandawega · page 1Walworth County · WBIC 740700 · 179 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.

Wisconsin DNR · 2026–2027 season

Lake-specific fishing regulations

Rule text published by the DNR for this waterbody, cached by WBIC and verified 2026-07-12.

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All species

Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.

Catfish

Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.

Cisco and whitefish

Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.

Lake sturgeon

Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass

Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.

Muskellunge and hybrids

Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water. The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.

Northern pike

Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 26" and the daily bag limit is 2.

Paddlefish

Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.

Panfish

Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.

Rock, yellow, and white bass

Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.

Rough fish

Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.

Shovelnose sturgeon

Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.

Trout and salmon

See Trout regulations layer.

Urban waters gamefish

This waterbody is not considered an urban water, Urban Waters Gamefish regulations do not apply.

Walleye, sauger, and hybrids

Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.

Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.

120surface acres
8max depth feet
1public access points
42.7434, -88.5666latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchAccess42.74446, -88.55958Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery

Notable species

PanfishLargemouth BassNorthern Pike
Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

Depth FAQ

How deep is Lake Wandawega?

Lake Wandawega is 8 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 4 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Lake Wandawega?

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

Where does the Lake Wandawega 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 Lake Wandawega depth map →

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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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