Taney County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 11 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Taney County has 11 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. With an average grade of B, Taney County sits comfortably above the Missouri median.
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. Lake Taneycomo Ab. Bee Cr. Arm (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Taneycomo Ab. Bee Cr. Arm, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Taney County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Taneycomo Ab. Bee Cr. Arm | A | 13.3 ft | - | 13 µg/L |
| 2 | Lake Taneycomo Nr. Roark Cr. | A | 12.6 ft | - | 14.5 µg/L |
| 3 | Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh | A | - | - | 21.5 µg/L |
| 4 | Lake Taneycomo @ Rockaway Beach | B | 8.7 ft | - | 13.5 µg/L |
| 5 | Lake Taneycomo | B | 8.9 ft | - | 14.5 µg/L |
| 6 | Bull Shoals Lake Mi. 14.8 | B | 8.2 ft | - | 9.5 µg/L |
| 7 | Bull Shoals Lake | B | 8.1 ft | - | 10 µg/L |
| 8 | Table Rock Lake | B | 10 ft | - | - |
| 9 | Table Rock Lk. by Tate Rd Lake | B | 3.9 ft | - | 14.5 µg/L |
| 10 | Lake Taneycomo | B | 3.3 ft | - | 18 µg/L |
| 11 | Lake Taneycomo | F | - | - | 90 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.