Auburn Lake
Auburn Lake in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 90 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.6 ft
- Typical in July
- 80°F
- Max depth
- 29 ft
- Area
- 90 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Fond du Lac County
Auburn Lake is a 90-acre mesotrophic lake in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 29 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Fond du Lac County, Auburn Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 24.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 24.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Auburn Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in Apr (about 53°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Auburn Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 29 ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Auburn LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Auburn 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.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2023. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.357 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.4 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Auburn Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10001196 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.98 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 9 lakes in Fond du Lac County
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn Lake
What is the water quality grade for Auburn Lake?
- Auburn Lake in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 90 acres.
Is Auburn Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Auburn Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Auburn Lake?
- Auburn Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in July, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Auburn Lake?
- Auburn Lake has a maximum depth of 29 feet. The lake covers 90 acres.
What fish are in Auburn Lake?
- Fish species found in Auburn Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Auburn Lake is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Auburn Lake?
- Auburn Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Auburn Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
38 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX38 samples · 2020–2025
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