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Taylor LakeWaupaca County, WI
Historical source depth chart available17 converted source DNR map sheets 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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Water temperature
Taylor Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
73°FWarm
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Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
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DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Taylor Lake - Deep Hole.
Last sampled Aug 2025Volunteer monitoring since 1994
Through 2025, clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 10 ft is clearer than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 4 volunteer readings.Water claritySecchi disk depth
10 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
ClearDeclining — down ~32% vs earlier years
Clearer than 56% of 597 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
2.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
Very lowImproving — down ~37% vs earlier years
No recent nutrient readings — last measured 1994.
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 | 10.0 ft (2) | 2.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2018 | 8.0 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2017 | 8.5 ft (2) | — | — |
| 2016 | 6.7 ft (3) | 1.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 1994 | 19.3 ft (2) | 5.0 µg/L (1) | 11.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1993 | — | 4.0 µg/L (1) | 11.0 µg/L (1) |
| 1979 | — | 5.0 µg/L (1) | 10.0 µg/L (1) |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 10 ft (2025-08-30), chlorophyll-a 3 µg/L (2025-08-30), and total phosphorus 8 µg/L (1994-09-22).
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.
Taylor Lake - Deep HoleStation 693088
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
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Historical DNR depth maps17 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
Taylor Lake depth maps
17 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Taylor Lake · sheet 4
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 265600 · 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.
43surface acres
58max depth feet
1public access points
44.3420, -89.1403latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchTaylor Lake Access44.34301, -89.14282Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF FARMINGTONRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
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Fishery
Notable species
Northern PikeTroutLargemouth BassPanfishSturgeonWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2010, when 12,537 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2010
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Small Fingerling
12,5371.7 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Taylor Lake?
Taylor Lake is 58 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 14 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Taylor Lake?
Yes. 17 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheets are free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the Taylor 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 Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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