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Wisconsin›Washburn County›Loyhead Lake

Loyhead Lake

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Loyhead 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.

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Fishing forecast

Best windows for Loyhead Lake

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Water temperature

Loyhead 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 input35 ft max depth
Monthly Loyhead 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.

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

Loyhead Lake depth maps

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

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Loyhead Lake · sheet 1

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Loyhead Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 1864200 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Loyhead Lake · page 1Washburn County · WBIC 1864200 · 258 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.

Fishbrain community activity

Recent catch activity

Aggregated public catch activity matched to Loyhead Lake. Exact catch locations and angler details are not shown.

0reported catchesJun 11, 2026–Jul 11, 2026
1observed in this extractHistorical public activity
Jul 25, 2025latest reported catchAs of Jul 14, 2026
Most reported species in this extract
Largemouth bass1

Catch analytics

Seasonal fish catch patterns

Pick a species to see when anglers reported it, compare against all fish by month, then scan year-by-year catch volume.

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Catch counts are community reports, not a population survey or a guarantee of current fishing conditions.

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73surface acres
35max depth feet
2public access points
45.7685, -91.5599latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchLoyhead Lake - North Access45.77384, -91.56529Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF BIRCHWOODRamp surface: UnimprovedLanding type: CARRY-INADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
DNR verifiedDirectionsOfficial details
Boat launchLoyhead Lake - South Access45.76512, -91.56011Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF BIRCHWOODRamp surface: UnimprovedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
DNR verifiedDirectionsOfficial details

Nearby

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Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassPanfish
Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2022, when 9,215 fish were recorded across 2 entries.

2022
BluegillUnspecified · Large Fingerling
7,4021.6 in average
2022
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,8132.7 in average
2021
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,8252.8 in average
2021
Northern PikeMud Lake - Madison Chain Of Lakes · Large Fingerling
8037.7 in average
2020
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Large Fingerling
1,8252.3 in average
2020
Northern PikeMud Lake - Madison Chain Of Lakes · Large Fingerling
73010.3 in average

Depth FAQ

How deep is Loyhead Lake?

Loyhead Lake is 35 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 11 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Loyhead Lake?

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

Where does the Loyhead 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.

View the full Loyhead Lake depth map →

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12