How Clean Is Pokegama Lake?
Pokegama 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): 54.1 ft. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 28.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pokegama Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 54.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 28 | <50 = clean |
How does Pokegama Lake compare?
Pokegama Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #47 of 202 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.