Dickinson County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 8 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Dickinson County has 8 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. On average, Dickinson County lakes grade D, with phosphorus loading and reduced clarity showing up across most of the dataset.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is West Okoboji Lake (A); the most-stressed is Silver Lake Max Depth (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for West Okoboji Lake, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Dickinson County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Okoboji Lake | A | 15.7 ft | - | - |
| 2 | Upper Gar Lake | C | 3.9 ft | - | - |
| 3 | Big Spirit Lake | C | 5.5 ft | - | - |
| 4 | Lake Minnewashta | D | 2.8 ft | - | - |
| 5 | East Okoboji Lake | D | 3.9 ft | - | - |
| 6 | Lower Gar Lake | D | 2.6 ft | - | - |
| 7 | Silver Lake Max Depth | F | 2.7 ft | - | - |
| 8 | Center Lake | F | 2.3 ft | - | - |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.