Baraga County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 3 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Only 3 lakes in Baraga 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's average grade is A — among the cleanest in Michigan. 2 lakes pull an A on their own, and almost none fall into the D or F brackets.
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 Laughs Lake 1 Monitoring Station (A); the most-stressed is Bishop Lake 1 Monitoring Station (B).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Laughs Lake 1 Monitoring Station, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Baraga County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughs Lake 1 Monitoring Station | A | - | - | 9 µg/L |
| 2 | Ls94 Lake | A | - | - | - |
| 3 | Bishop Lake 1 Monitoring Station | B | - | - | 26 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.