2024
MuskellungeGreat Lakes Spotted · Large Fingerling
2,50011.4 in average
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Lake Poygan
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Lake PoyganWinnebago 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 18% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 11-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Lake Poygan
Fishery
Notable species
CatfishPanfishSturgeonLargemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleyeMuskySmallmouth Bass
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 288 catches on Lake Poygan via Fishbrain — 7 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 19, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Channel catfish
- Freshwater drum
- Smallmouth bass
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- Yellow perch
- White bass
- Bluegill
- Black crappie
- Bowfin reported as “Eyetail bowfin”
- Lake sturgeon
- Flathead catfish
- Longnose gar
37 of the 288 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 288 logged catches, 194 carry a month and 170 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2025 had the most reports (34).
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
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Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2024, when 2,500 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2021
MuskellungeGreat Lakes Spotted · Large Fingerling
50010.4 in average
2019
MuskellungeGreat Lakes Spotted · Yearling
44114.5 in average
2017
MuskellungeGreat Lakes Spotted · Yearling
25717.0 in average
2016
MuskellungeGreat Lakes Spotted · Fall Yearling
31514.8 in average
2015
MuskellungeGreat Lakes Spotted · Fall Yearling
25913.6 in average
NWS weather
Weather windows
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Water temperature
Lake Poygan 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.
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 sheetView 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
Lake Poygan depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Lake Poygan · 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 242800 · 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.
14,024surface acres
11max depth feet
6public access points
44.1473, -88.8380latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchBadger Drive Ramp44.14879, -88.91324Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchBoom Bay Boat Landing44.16229, -88.76896Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF WOLF RIVERRamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchCenter Street Canoe Launch44.16179, -88.89231Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchFranklin Street Canoe Launch44.16180, -88.88990Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchLake Poygan Boat Landing44.12333, -88.84113Managed by COUNTYTOWN OF POYGANRamp surface: Concrete PanelsADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchTown of Bloomfield - Tustin Boat Launch / Carl Sward Donation44.16184, -88.89114Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Lake Poygan?
Lake Poygan is 11 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Lake Poygan?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Lake Poygan 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 Lake Poygan 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 Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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