Lake Chetek
Lake Chetek in Barron County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 924 acres.
- Area
- 924 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Lake Chetek has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Lake Chetek, no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Lake Chetek is a 924-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled recent years. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedElevated nutrients
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Lake Chetek
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Trophic State Index: undefined.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) |
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 924 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Chetek, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- County Highway D BridgePublic
- 25 1/2 Street (Lakeview Drive)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Chetek
Where is Lake Chetek?
- Lake Chetek is a lake in Barron County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Chetek?
- Lake Chetek in Barron County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 924 acres.
Is Lake Chetek safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lake Chetek is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Chetek?
- Lake Chetek has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include County Highway D Bridge, 25 1/2 Street (Lakeview Drive). Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Chetek come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory