How Clean Is Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish 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): 24.5 ft. Phosphorus: 11.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Whitefish Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 24.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 11.4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 35 | <50 = clean |
How does Whitefish Lake compare?
Whitefish Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #2 of 40 lakes in Douglas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 5 years of records.