Benoit Lake
Benoit Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 11.1 ft
- Mean depth
- ~14 ft est.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Burnett County
Benoit Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin with an estimated average depth of about 14 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Burnett County, Benoit Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-08-22. 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)
Good clarity, visible to about 11.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Depth | ~14 ft est. |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled estimate from HydroLAKES, not a measured survey. Wisconsin has not published bathymetry for Benoit Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- Benoit LakePublic
Fishing Benoit Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.36 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.12 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 30 lakes in Burnett County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Benoit Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Benoit Lake
What is the water quality grade for Benoit Lake?
- Benoit Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.2 µg/L.
Is Benoit Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Benoit Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Benoit Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Benoit Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 14 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
Are there boat ramps on Benoit Lake?
- Benoit Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Benoit Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX24 samples · 2020–2023
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)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory