How Clean Is Yellow Lake?
Yellow 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): 19.7 ft. Phosphorus: 26.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Yellow Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 19.7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 26.9 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Yellow Lake compare?
Yellow Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #55 of 70 lakes in Burnett County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 7 years of records.