Beckers Lake
Beckers Lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). 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 →
- Clarity
- 1.5 ft
- Max depth
- 52.5 ft
- Area
- 35 acres
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Beckers Lake is a 35-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 53 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2026. 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. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 138 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 138 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Beckers Lake
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Beckers Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Beckers Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, 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
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 52.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
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
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 data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.116 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.85 µg/L/yr | 6 |
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
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10000172 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.1 km)
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Calumet County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Beckers Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Beckers Lake
Where is Beckers Lake?
- Beckers Lake is a lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Beckers Lake?
- Beckers Lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). 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?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Beckers Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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 a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Beckers Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, 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.
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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)
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
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