How Clean Is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel 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): 10 ft. Phosphorus: 20.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pickerel Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 10 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 20.4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does Pickerel Lake compare?
Pickerel Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #12 of 34 lakes in Forest County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 4 years of records.