How Clean Is Wood Lake?
Wood Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5.5 ft. Phosphorus: 22.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Wood Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 22.6 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Wood Lake compare?
Wood Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #43 of 57 lakes in Burnett County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.