How Clean Is Gopher Lake?
Gopher Lake has very poor water quality and a high algae bloom risk. It received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 1.2 ft. Phosphorus: 145.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 53 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Gopher Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 145.7 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 53 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 73 | <50 = clean |
How does Gopher Lake compare?
Gopher Lake's grade of F falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #17 of 27 lakes in Jackson County by water quality score.