Bass Lake
Bass Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 16.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 145 acres.
- Clarity
- 16.8 ft
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Area
- 145 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Oconto County
Bass Lake is a 145-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 40 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 38 other monitored lakes in Oconto County, Bass Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-05-23. 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)
Crystal clear, you can see 16.8 ft down. Phosphorus level: 10.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10.7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Bass Lake Picnic GroundPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Bass 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 2000. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.263 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.28 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 39 lakes in Oconto County
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Frequently asked questions about Bass Lake
What is the water quality grade for Bass Lake?
- Bass Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 16.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 145 acres.
Is Bass Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Bass Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Bass Lake?
- Bass Lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet. The lake covers 145 acres.
What fish are in Bass Lake?
- Fish species found in Bass Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye. Bass Lake is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Bass Lake?
- Bass Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bass Lake Picnic Ground. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
61 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX61 samples · 2020–2026
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
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