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Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha 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 97% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 43-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Lower Nashotah 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 Lower Nashotah Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1987
Clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 11.8 ft is lower than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2023–2025; each value shows its own year.43Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — a typical profile for good swimming lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
11.8 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (3 readings)
ClearImproving — up ~28% vs earlier years
Clearer than 37% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
2.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2023 avg (2 readings)
Very low1992–2023
No recent nutrient readings — last measured 1992.
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 | 11.8 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2024 | 14.0 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2023 | 10.8 ft (4) | 2.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2022 | 11.3 ft (5) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 8.8 ft (3) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2020 | 8.5 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2019 | 7.4 ft (4) | — | — |
| 2018 | 12.5 ft (2) | — | — |
| 1992 | 8.2 ft (1) | 6.0 µg/L (1) | 7.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1988 | 12.0 ft (2) | — | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 7 ft (2026-06-27), chlorophyll-a 2 µg/L (2023-08-22), and total phosphorus 4 µg/L (1992-09-01).
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.
Lower Nashotah Lake - Deep HoleStation 683130 · 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
Lower Nashotah Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lower Nashotah 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 827300 · 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.
93surface acres
43max depth feet
0public access points
43.0760, -88.4339latitude, longitude
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Lower Nashotah Lake?
Lower Nashotah Lake is 43 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 20 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lower Nashotah Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lower Nashotah 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 Lower Nashotah 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.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12
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