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Is Shawano Lake Safe for Swimming?

Shawano Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity: 5.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 29.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

MetricValue
Overall GradeC (Fair)
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)5.8 ft
Phosphorus29.6 μg/L
Maximum Depth39.5 ft
LocationShawano County, Wisconsin

How does Shawano Lake compare?

With an overall water quality grade of C, Shawano Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of Grade C. It ranks #18 of 27 lakes in Shawano County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 5.8 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment.