Is Machickanee Flowage Lake Safe for Swimming?
Machickanee Flowage Lake in Oconto 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: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 33.4 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft |
| Location | Oconto County, Wisconsin |
How does Machickanee Flowage Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Machickanee Flowage Lake runs above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #34 of 39 lakes in Oconto County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 3 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment.
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