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Hunters LakeWaukesha County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Fishing
Fishing at Hunters Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers logged 16 catches on Hunters Lake via Fishbrain; the last was on Sep 7, 2024.
Most-reported species
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Bluegill
2 of the 16 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
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
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Water temperature
Hunters Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
71°FWarm
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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 Hunters Lake - Lower Basin Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1994
Somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 8.2 ft sits near the middle of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2024 averages across 3 volunteer readings.48Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — some algae and plant growth through the season.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
8.2 ftJul–Aug 2024 avg (3 readings)
Slight hazeClearer than 48% of 591 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
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 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 8.2 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2023 | 5.5 ft (2) | — | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 6 ft (2026-06-29).
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.
Hunters Lake - Lower Basin Deep HoleStation 10054912 · TSI based on Secchi
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 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
Hunters Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Hunters 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 826300 · 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.
54surface acres
36max depth feet
1public access points
42.9975, -88.4577latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchHunters Lake Landing42.99248, -88.45876Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF OTTAWARamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Hunters Lake?
Hunters Lake is 36 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 1 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Hunters Lake?
Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the Hunters Lake depth map come from?
The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12