How Clean Is Machickanee Flowage Lake?
Machickanee Flowage Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 3 ft. Phosphorus: 33.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Machickanee Flowage Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 33.4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 58 | <50 = clean |
How does Machickanee Flowage Lake compare?
Machickanee Flowage Lake's grade of C falls below the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #34 of 39 lakes in Oconto County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.