How Clean Is Upper Eau Claire Lake?
Upper Eau Claire 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): 61.5 ft. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 29.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Upper Eau Claire Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 61.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 11.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 29 | <50 = clean |
How does Upper Eau Claire Lake compare?
Upper Eau Claire Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #2 of 55 lakes in Bayfield County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 7 years of records.