O'Brien County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 2 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
O'Brien County has 2 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, O'Brien 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 Dog Creek Lake (D); the most-stressed is Mill Creek Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Dog Creek Lake, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in O'Brien County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog Creek Lake | D | 3.4 ft | - | - |
| 2 | Mill Creek Lake | F | 3 ft | - | - |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.