Jackson County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 3 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 3 lakes in Jackson 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. With an average grade of B, Jackson County sits comfortably above the Wisconsin median.
Many of the county's lakes are deep glacial basins — over 50 feet at their deepest point — which gives them thermal stratification and a buffer against summer warming. Wazee Lake (grade A) is the cleanest in the county.
Quick Answers for Jackson County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Wazee Lake, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
DNR Reports (5)
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries Survey resources for lakes in Jackson County. browse all reports →
- 2023Backwater Lakes fisheries survey, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Lee Lake fisheries survey, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2022Lake Arbutus spring summary survey, 2022Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Trow Lake fisheries survey, 2022Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- —Potter Flowage fisheries survey, 2023-2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR (PDF)
All Lakes in Jackson County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wazee Lake | A | 30 ft | 350 ft | 9.3 µg/L |
| 2 | Robinson Pond | B | 5.8 ft | - | 10.1 µg/L |
| 3 | Upper Backwater Lake | D | 3.5 ft | 19 ft | - |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.