Callaway County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 3 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Callaway County has 3 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, Callaway 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 Crow Pond (C); the most-stressed is Unnamed Lake Near (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Crow Pond, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Callaway County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crow Pond | C | 4.1 ft | - | 36.6 µg/L |
| 2 | Little Dixie Lk. Lake | F | 1.7 ft | - | 67 µg/L |
| 3 | Unnamed Lake Near | F | 2.3 ft | - | 97 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.