Pike County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 1 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Pike 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. The county-wide average grade is D — water quality issues are persistent across most of the monitored basins. 0 lakes fall into the F bracket outright.
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 Lake Wallenpaupack (D); the most-stressed is Lake Wallenpaupack (D).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Wallenpaupack, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Pike County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Wallenpaupack | D | 5.7 ft | - | - |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.