Antler Lake
Antler Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 94 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Antler Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 13.4 ft
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Area
- 94 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Antler Lake is a 94-acre mesotrophic lake in Polk County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 22 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 54 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Antler Lake ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 13.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Antler Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Antler Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 2 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Antler LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Antler Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.5 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.3 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Antler Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5R).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10005039 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.85 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 55 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Antler Lake
Where is Antler Lake?
- Antler Lake is a lake in Polk County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Antler Lake?
- Antler Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 94 acres.
Is Antler Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Antler Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Antler Lake?
- Antler Lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake covers 94 acres.
What fish are in Antler Lake?
- Fish species found in Antler Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Antler Lake is located in Polk County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Antler Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Antler Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Antler Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 2 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Antler Lake?
- Antler Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Antler Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX12 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory