How Clean Is Oxbow Lake?
Oxbow Lake is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 8 ft. Phosphorus: 15.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Oxbow Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 15.1 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 45 | <50 = clean |
How does Oxbow Lake compare?
Oxbow Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #12 of 103 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.