How Clean Is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 32.8 ft. Phosphorus: 20.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pickerel Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 32.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 20.4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 37 | <50 = clean |
How does Pickerel Lake compare?
Pickerel Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #25 of 35 lakes in Forest County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 5 years of records.