Bass Lake

The LakeGrade rubric puts Bass Lake at a C: clarity at 6.0 ft, 21 µg/L of phosphorus, and a TSI of 50 signal an intermediate trophic state. Secchi readings are the weakest of the three parameters, suggesting suspended sediment or algal biomass dominates the optical signal.

A TSI near 50 places Bass Lake in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. Bass Lake reaches 20 ft at its deepest point — typical for Wisconsin mid-sized lakes, with seasonal stratification but limited cold-water refuge. The lake's 184 acres and partial shoreline records put it in the mid-range bucket — large enough for varied use, small enough that watershed inputs reach the whole basin. Among the 134 graded lakes in Oneida County, Bass Lake sits at rank 64, above the county median.

Eurasian watermilfoil is established at Bass Lake, which can dampen recreational access and pressure the native plant community. Walleye are documented at Bass Lake, one of 6 fish species on record for the lake. Public access is available — the lake is on the Wisconsin DNR public-access list. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.