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Cable Lake

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Cable LakeWashburn 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 95% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 24-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.

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Fishing forecast

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Water temperature

Cable Lake water temperature today

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

74°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.

Warmest monthAugust · ~74°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input24 ft max depth
Monthly Cable Lake 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 Sep 2002

The last DNR samples for this lake are from 2002, when the water showed slight haze water (~6.3 ft Secchi). After 24 years without samples, these readings describe the lake as it was, not as it is.

YearSecchiChlorophyll-aTotal phosphorus
20026.3 ft (2)——
Cable Lake - Deep HoleStation 663160
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 sheetFishing 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

Cable Lake depth maps

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

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Cable Lake · sheet 1

Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.

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Cable Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2456100 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Cable Lake · page 1Washburn County · WBIC 2456100 · 227 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.

179surface acres
24max depth feet
1public access points
45.8661, -91.9098latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchAccess at End Sunset Ln Near Campground45.86482, -91.90501Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassPanfishNorthern PikeWalleye
Best walleye lakes in Wisconsin →Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2011, when 6,515 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2011
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
6,5151.7 in average

Depth FAQ

How deep is Cable Lake?

Cable Lake is 24 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 7 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Cable Lake?

Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Cable 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 Cable 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.

View the full Cable Lake depth map →

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-05-25

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