Is Bear Lake Safe for Swimming?
Bear Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 6.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 18 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 87 ft |
| Location | Barron County, Wisconsin |
How does Bear Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Bear Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #5 of 28 lakes in Barron County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 6.2 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference.
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