Pike County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 1 lakes, average grade F (Very Poor)
Only 1 lakes in Pike County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. The county average is F — the most-stressed bracket in our rubric. Most monitored lakes here show persistent nutrient loading and algal pressure.
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 Paradise Lake (F); the most-stressed is Paradise Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Paradise Lake, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Pike County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Lake | F | - | - | 158 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.