Andrew County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Andrew County has 1 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. Andrew County averages to a C. The distribution behind that average matters more than the letter: a few stressed lakes versus many decent ones can produce the same average as the inverse.
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 Happy Holler Lake (C); the most-stressed is Happy Holler Lake (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Happy Holler Lake, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Andrew County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happy Holler Lake | C | - | - | 63 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.