What is the water-quality readings for Birch Island Lake?

Birch Island Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity reads 8 feet (Secchi depth). Phosphorus levels are 13.7 µg/L. Birch Island Lake's nutrient and algae readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average.

Where is Birch Island Lake?

Birch Island Lake is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It spans 768 acres with a maximum depth of 13 feet. 3 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Birch Island Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Birch Island Lake in Burnett 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: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8 ft
Phosphorus	13.7 μg/L
Maximum Depth	13 ft
Location	Burnett County, Wisconsin

How does Birch Island Lake compare?

With an overall water-quality readings of —, Birch Island Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #15 of 30 lakes in Burnett County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 8 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference.

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