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Pigeon LakeWaupaca 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 10-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
Fishing at Pigeon Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 66 catches on Pigeon Lake via Fishbrain — 3 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 11, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Northern pike
- Common carp
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill
12 of the 66 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 66 logged catches, 38 carry a month; the chart covers those.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2025 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextLake-specific Pigeon Lake survey metrics.
The 2025 comprehensive survey found high northern pike abundance, a moderate-density largemouth bass population with high size structure, moderate-to-high black crappie abundance, moderate bluegill abundance with low size structure, and high common carp abundance in Pigeon Lake.
- The report recommends a 25-35-inch protected slot and bag limit of two northern pike to maintain population quality.
- The report emphasizes protecting predator species and northern pike spawning habitat.
- The report recommends exploring additional common carp removal options because densities remained high.
Black crappie
7 fish/net nightSpring netting CPUE · p. 855 PSD-8Proportional stock density · p. 86.4 inchesAverage length · p. 9
Bluegill
39.1 fish/net nightSpring netting CPUE · p. 9110 fish/mileSpring electrofishing CPUE · p. 916 PSD-6Fyke-net proportional stock density · p. 98 PSD-6Electrofishing proportional stock density · p. 9
Common carp
120 fish/mileSpring electrofishing CPUE · p. 11
Largemouth bass
17 fish/mileSpring electrofishing CPUE · p. 678 PSD-12Proportional stock density · p. 613.2 inchesAverage length · p. 7
Northern pike
4.5 fish/net nightSpring netting CPUE · p. 4703 fishAdult population estimate · p. 63.2 fish/acreEstimated density · p. 620.2 inchesAverage length · p. 5
2025 Comprehensive Summary Report: Pigeon Lake, Waupaca CountyMatched by exact wbic and name county · WBICs 293300 · verified 2026-07-17Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 2,000 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Yearling
2,0005.0 in average
2021
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Large Fingerling
6,5102.8 in average
2021
Northern PikeLake Michigan · Large Fingerling
3,7318.1 in average
2020
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Large Fingerling
4,3142.3 in average
2020
Northern PikeMud Lake - Madison Chain Of Lakes · Large Fingerling
4,3269.6 in average
2020
Yellow PerchUnspecified · Yearling
3,0007.0 in average
2019
Black CrappieUnspecified · Large Fingerling
13,9661.3 in average
2019
BluegillUnspecified · Large Fingerling
10,5440.5 in average
2019
Largemouth BassUnspecified · Large Fingerling
4,3152.7 in average
2019
Northern PikeMud Lake - Madison Chain Of Lakes · Large Fingerling
1,7307.7 in average
2016
Northern PikeMud Lake - Madison Chain Of Lakes · Large Fingerling
2,5007.7 in average
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Pigeon Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
69°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.
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 Pigeon Lake - Site B.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1990
Murky, algae-prone water — summer clarity of 2.1 ft ranks among the lowest of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 9 volunteer readings.Water claritySecchi disk depth
2.1 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (5 readings)
MurkyDeclining — down ~20% vs earlier years
Clearer than 4% of 591 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
119 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
HighWorsening — up ~358% vs earlier years
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
97 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
High2001–2025
High phosphorus points to heavy 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 | 2.1 ft (5) | 119.0 µg/L (2) | 97.0 µg/L (2) |
| 2024 | 2.8 ft (3) | — | — |
| 2023 | 2.4 ft (4) | — | — |
| 2022 | 1.9 ft (2) | 63.5 µg/L (2) | 112.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2004 | — | 58.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2002 | — | 26.0 µg/L (1) | 59.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2001 | 4.8 ft (2) | 9.0 µg/L (2) | 42.0 µg/L (2) |
| 1996 | 2.5 ft (1) | — | — |
| 1994 | 5.4 ft (9) | — | — |
| 1990 | 3.8 ft (4) | — | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 2.4 ft (2026-06-30), chlorophyll-a 7 µg/L (2026-06-15), and total phosphorus 110 µg/L (2025-08-01).
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.
Pigeon Lake - Site BStation 693176
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 maps2 converted map sheetsView 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
Pigeon Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Pigeon 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 293300 · 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.
173surface acres
10max depth feet
2public access points
44.6274, -88.7743latitude, longitude
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Public access points
Boat launchAccess44.62415, -88.76245Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchPigeon Lake Access44.62847, -88.78413Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF LARRABEERamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Pigeon Lake?
Pigeon Lake is 10 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 4 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Pigeon Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Pigeon Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Pigeon 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 2026-07-14
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