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Bean LakeWashburn 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 35-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.LakeList assistant
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Fishing forecast
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Water temperature
Bean 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 Bean Lake - Near Center.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1998
Clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 11 ft is clearer than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 4 volunteer readings.42Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
11 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
ClearStable since 2018
Clearer than 64% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
3.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
LowStable since 2018
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
34 µg/LLatest single sample · 2024-06-23
ElevatedElevated phosphorus supports strong plant/algae growth pressure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.0 ft (2) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2024 | 9.0 ft (1) | 3.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2023 | 10.3 ft (2) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2022 | 12.0 ft (1) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2021 | 11.7 ft (3) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2020 | 9.0 ft (1) | 4.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2019 | 9.0 ft (1) | 6.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2018 | 11.0 ft (1) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2017 | 8.0 ft (1) | 4.0 µg/L (1) | 28.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2016 | 6.5 ft (2) | 11.0 µg/L (2) | 33.0 µg/L (1) |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 11 ft (2025-08-19), chlorophyll-a 5 µg/L (2026-06-15), and total phosphorus 34 µg/L (2024-06-23).
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.
Bean Lake - Near CenterStation 663128 · TSI based on chlorophyll
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
Bean Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Bean 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 2718500 · 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.
Fishbrain community activity
Recent catch activity
Aggregated public catch activity matched to Bean Lake. Exact catch locations and angler details are not shown.
Most reported species in this extract
Northern pike1Largemouth bass1
Catch analytics
Seasonal fish catch patterns
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Catch counts are community reports, not a population survey or a guarantee of current fishing conditions.
View source on Fishbrain100surface acres
35max depth feet
1public access points
45.9468, -91.5839latitude, longitude
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Public access points
Boat launchAccess45.95065, -91.58241Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery
Notable species
Northern PikePanfishLargemouth BassWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2016, when 0 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2016
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
07.0 in average
2012
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
5006.0 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Bean Lake?
Bean Lake is 35 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 16 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Bean Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Bean Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Bean 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.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12
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