How Clean Is Bear Lake?
Bear Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 20.5 ft. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Bear Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 20.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 40 | <50 = clean |
How does Bear Lake compare?
Bear Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #4 of 38 lakes in Barron County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 7 years of records.