Beckers Lake
Calumet County, Wisconsin35 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Beckers Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Hypereutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 53 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Beckers Lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 1.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 138 µg/L. Maximum depth: 52.5 ft. Surface area: 35 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Beckers Lake. DNR survey details →
Beckers Lake is a 35-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 53 feet. Overall water quality is improving 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 1 other monitored lakes in Calumet County, Beckers Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-02-11. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Beckers Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing4 species recorded
- Deep water52.5 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Beckers Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Beckers Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Beckers Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Beckers Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 138 µg/L. TSI 73.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 1.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 138µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 73 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Beckers Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Beckers Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. 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. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2026).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
52.5 ft
Surface area
35 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
0 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
827 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Becker Lake ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fish Species
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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: Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Improving6 years
Phosphorus
Improving-2.85 µg/L/yr6 years
EPA Impairment Status
Beckers Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10000172 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Beckers Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Potter Sd Wastewater Trtmnt FaPotter · 2.3 mi away · NPDES WI0029025Recent violation
- Hilbert Wastewater Treatment FacilityHilbert · 4.3 mi away · NPDES WI0021270Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Beckers Lake
Where is Beckers Lake?
- Beckers Lake is a lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Beckers Lake?
- Beckers Lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 1.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 138 µg/L. Maximum depth: 52.5 ft. Surface area: 35 acres.
Is Beckers Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Beckers Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Beckers Lake?
- Beckers Lake has a maximum depth of 52.5 feet. The lake covers 35 acres.
What fish are in Beckers Lake?
- Fish species found in Beckers Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Beckers Lake is located in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Beckers Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Beckers Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Beckers Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Beckers Lake?
- Beckers Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Becker Lake Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Beckers Lake?
- Beckers Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
15 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_WQX15 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
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