What is the water-quality readings for Big Lake?

Big Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Phosphorus levels are 17.4 µg/L. Big Lake's nutrient and algae readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average.

Big Lake is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It spans 780 acres with a maximum depth of 30 feet. 6 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Big Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Big Lake in Vilas 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.. Phosphorus: 17.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Phosphorus	17.4 μg/L
Maximum Depth	30 ft
Location	Vilas County, Wisconsin

How does Big Lake compare?

With an overall water-quality readings of —, Big Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #23 of 103 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score.

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