Price County Lake Quality
Wisconsin, 27 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
There are 27 graded lakes in Price County. The mix is varied enough that the county-level average tells you the broad strokes, not the choose-this-cabin specifics. Price County averages to a C. The distribution behind that average matters more than the letter: a few stressed lakes versus many decent ones can produce the same average as the inverse.
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 Bass Lake (B); the most-stressed is Lac Sault Dore Lake (D).
Where to stay near Price County
Top-rated places to stay near Price County
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Price County?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Price County — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Quick Answers for Price County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Bass Lake, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or browse the full Wisconsin regulations index.
Fishing in Price County
DNR Reports (7)
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries Survey resources for lakes in Price County. browse all reports →
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Musser Flowage netting and shocking survey, 2025Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Le Tourneau Lake spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Musser Flowage netting and shocking survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Spirit Lakes netting and shocking survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Worcester Lake netting and shocking survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Lac Sault Dore (Soo Lake) fall shocking survey, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2021Phillips Chain of lakes netting and shocking survey, 2021Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
All Lakes in Price County
27 lakes · 13 graded, 14 not rated13 graded lakes · 14 not rated, hidden
| # | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Max Depth | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBass LakePrice | B | 8.8 ft | 13.2 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 46 ft | ✓ Public |
| 2 | BCochran LakePrice | B | 11.5 ft | 14.5 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 20 ft | Not recorded |
| 3 | BBig Dardis LakePrice | B | 5.5 ft | 20.7 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public |
| 4 | BSchnur LakePrice | B | 9.5 ft | 17.1 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 27 ft | ✓ Public |
| 5 | CRound LakePrice | C | 4 ft | 28 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 24 ft | ✓ Public |
| 6 | CPike LakePrice | C | 3 ft | 34.9 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 17 ft | ✓ Public |
| 7 | CTurner LakePrice | C | 3 ft | 35.2 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 12 ft | Not recorded |
| 8 | CButternut LakePrice | C | 4 ft | 36.1 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 32 ft | ✓ Public |
| 9 | CSolberg LakePrice | C | 2.9 ft | 33.3 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 16 ft | ✓ Public |
| 10 | CNorth Spirit LakePrice | C | 5 ft | 34.6 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 22 ft | ✓ Public |
| 11 | DLac Sault Dore LakePrice | D | 3 ft | 45.8 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 21 ft | ✓ Public |
| 12 | DWilson Flowage LakePrice | D | 2.5 ft | 52.6 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 11 ft | ✓ Public |
| 13 | DMusser LakePrice | D | 3.2 ft | 61.7 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 15 ft | ✓ Public |
| NRLong LakePrice | NR | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 54 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRCrowley Flowage LakePrice | NR | 3.1 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| NRLower Park Falls Flowage LakePrice | NR | 3.2 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 16 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRUpper Park Falls Flowage LakePrice | NR | 3.5 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 17 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRPixley Flowage LakePrice | NR | 2.8 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 23 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRDuroy LakePrice | NR | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 18 ft | Not recorded | |
| NRElk LakePrice | NR | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 25 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRNewman LakePrice | NR | 12.9 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 45 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRGates LakePrice | NR | 8 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 5 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRJupa LakePrice | NR | 1.5 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 13 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRLake Ten-Deep HolePrice | NR | 8.7 ft | 15 µg/L | No recent samples | No recent samples | 37 ft | ✓ Public | |
| NRWintergreen LakePrice | NR | 10.5 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 15 ft | Not recorded | |
| NRUnnamed Lake -Deep HolePrice | NR | 3.4 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public | |
| NRBlockhouse LakePrice | NR | 5.7 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | 8 ft | ✓ Public |
NR = not rated: the monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar for a grade. That is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 (insufficient information), not a failing grade. How grading works.
Lake Match
Which lake suits how you actually use one?
Six questions — swimming, fishing, quiet, cabins, drive time — and a shortlist of graded lakes that fit, with the water quality behind each one.
Other Counties in Wisconsin
See how Price County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 39 states and 2 Canadian provinces.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.