Stella Lake
Stella Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 415 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Stella Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 8 ft
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Area
- 415 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Stella Lake is a 415-acre mesotrophic lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 22 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Oneida County, Stella Lake ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-08-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Stella Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (319,154 cells/mL) on May 30, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Stella Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Stella Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Stella Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Stella Lake spring shocking survey, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 415 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Stella LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Stella Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -1.343 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +5.44 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 67 lakes in Oneida County
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Frequently asked questions about Stella Lake
Where is Stella Lake?
- Stella Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Stella Lake?
- Stella Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 415 acres.
Is Stella Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Stella Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Stella Lake?
- Stella Lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake covers 415 acres.
What fish are in Stella Lake?
- Fish species found in Stella Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Stella Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Stella Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Stella Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Stella Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Does Stella Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Stella Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (319,154 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Stella Lake?
- Stella Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Stella Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX29 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory