How Clean Is Bear Lake?
Bear Lake is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6.2 ft. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Bear Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 48 | <50 = clean |
How does Bear Lake compare?
Bear Lake's readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #5 of 28 lakes in Barron County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 7 years of records.
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