Boom Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin365 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Boom Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 30 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Boom Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 365 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Boom Lake. DNR survey details →
Boom Lake is a 365-acre lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-29. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Boom Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Fishing6 species recorded
- Deep water30 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Boom 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 Boom Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Boom Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. TSI 55.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| 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. | 55 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Boom Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Boom Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1997. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
30 ft
Surface area
365 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Boom LakePublic
- Norway StreetPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Invasive & Introduced Species
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Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Stable7 years
Phosphorus
Improving-2 µg/L/yr3 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Boom Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Expera Specialty Solutions, Llc-RhinelanderRhinelander · 1.4 mi away · NPDES WI0003026MajorRecent violation
- Camp Manitou YmcaNew Auburn · 1 mi away · NPDES WI0036102
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 Boom Lake
Where is Boom Lake?
- Boom Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Boom Lake?
- Boom Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 365 acres.
Is Boom Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Boom Lake?
- Boom Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake covers 365 acres.
What fish are in Boom Lake?
- Fish species found in Boom Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Boom Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Boom Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Boom Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Boom Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Boom Lake?
- Boom Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Boom Lake, Norway Street. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Boom Lake?
- Boom Lake has 2 documented boat landings 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
13 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_WQX13 samples · 2020–2026
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory