Juneau County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 2 lakes, average grade F (Very Poor)
Juneau County has 2 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 average is F — the most-stressed bracket in our rubric. Most monitored lakes here show persistent nutrient loading and algal pressure.
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 Petenwell Flowage Lake (D); the most-stressed is Decorah Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Petenwell Flowage Lake, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
All Lakes in Juneau County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petenwell Flowage Lake | D | 2.3 ft | 44 ft | 81.7 µg/L |
| 2 | Decorah Lake | F | - | 15 ft | 116 µg/L |
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.