Phelps County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 3 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Only 3 lakes in Phelps 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. Phelps 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.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow — under 50 feet — which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed. Little Prairie Lake by Dam (C) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Little Prairie Lake by Dam, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Phelps County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Prairie Lake by Dam | C | 4.9 ft | - | 24.5 µg/L |
| 2 | Little Prairie Lake | C | 8.6 ft | - | 54 µg/L |
| 3 | Frisco Lake | D | 3.8 ft | - | 61 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.