Bond Lake
Douglas County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Bond Lake earns an A — every scored parameter (clarity) rates among the best monitored waters in Douglas County.
Trophically, Bond Lake reads as oligotrophic — nutrient-poor, clear, and ecologically more sensitive to disturbance than richer lakes. At 67 ft of maximum depth, Bond Lake stratifies reliably through the summer — the hypolimnion stays cooler and clearer than the surface layer suggests. At 279 acres, Bond Lake fits the Wisconsin median for monitored lakes, with partial shoreline records. Bond Lake ranks 4 of 40 in Douglas County, putting it in the upper tier of locally monitored lakes.
Bond Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2023, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. Walleye are documented at Bond Lake, one of 5 fish species on record for the lake. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-05-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down. Trophic State Index: 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 18 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 67 ft |
| Surface Area | 279 acres |
Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.324 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.43 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 40 lakes in Douglas County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Washington County · Clarity: 11.8 ft
Washington County · Clarity: 12.6 ft
Walworth County · Clarity: 11 ft
Waukesha County · Clarity: 11.3 ft
Walworth County · Clarity: 20.2 ft
Kenosha County · Clarity: 10 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-05-21
Monitoring stations: 1