Reynolds County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 3 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Only 3 lakes in Reynolds 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. On average, Reynolds 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 Clearwater Lake (C); the most-stressed is Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park (F).
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All Lakes in Reynolds County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearwater Lake | C | 2.3 ft | - | 20.3 µg/L |
| 2 | Clearwater Lake | C | 1.8 ft | - | 31.3 µg/L |
| 3 | Clearwater Lake @ Bluff View Park | F | 2.7 ft | - | - |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.