Is Blue Lake Safe for Swimming?
Blue Lake in Oneida 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: 23 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 23 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10.7 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 49 ft |
| Location | Oneida County, Wisconsin |
How does Blue Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Blue Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #28 of 67 lakes in Oneida County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 23 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.
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