What is the water-quality readings for Lake Owen?

Lake Owen has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity reads 24.6 feet (Secchi depth). Phosphorus levels are 12.5 µg/L. Lake Owen's nutrient and algae readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average.

Lake Owen is located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It spans 1,250 acres with a maximum depth of 95 feet. 5 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Lake Owen: Water Readings and Advisories

Lake Owen in Bayfield 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: 24.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	24.6 ft
Phosphorus	12.5 μg/L
Maximum Depth	95 ft
Location	Bayfield County, Wisconsin

How does Lake Owen compare?

With an overall water-quality readings of —, Lake Owen matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #16 of 24 lakes in Bayfield County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 24.6 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.

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