Bahr Lake
Bahr Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 7 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.8 ft
- Max depth
- 44 ft
- Area
- 7 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Next lake in Shawano County
Bahr Lake is a 7-acre mesotrophic lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 44 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Shawano County, Bahr Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2020-09-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 20.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 44 ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Bahr 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2020).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
EPA Impairment Status
Bahr 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 WI10026371 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 21 lakes in Shawano County
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Frequently asked questions about Bahr Lake
What is the water quality grade for Bahr Lake?
- Bahr Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 7 acres.
Is Bahr Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Bahr Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Bahr Lake?
- Bahr Lake has a maximum depth of 44 feet. The lake covers 7 acres.
What fish are in Bahr Lake?
- Fish species found in Bahr Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout. Bahr Lake is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX7 samples · 2020
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes