Buskey Bay Lake
Buskey Bay Lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 21.9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 51 ft. Surface area: 88 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Buskey Bay Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 21.9 ft
- Max depth
- 51 ft
- Area
- 88 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Buskey Bay Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Buskey Bay Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Buskey Bay Lake is a 88-acre lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 51 feet. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-07-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Buskey Bay Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 21.9 ft down. Trophic State Index: 33.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 21.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 33 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Buskey Bay Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Buskey Bay Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is stable. 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. 4 stations on file (most recent sample 2024).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 51 ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Buskey BayPublic
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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Fishing Buskey Bay Lake
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: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.25 m/yr | 5 |
Graded lakes near Buskey Bay Lake
Buskey Bay Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Buskey Bay Lake
Where is Buskey Bay Lake?
- Buskey Bay Lake is a lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Buskey Bay Lake?
- Buskey Bay Lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 21.9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 51 ft. Surface area: 88 acres.
Is Buskey Bay Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Buskey Bay Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Buskey Bay Lake?
- Buskey Bay Lake has a maximum depth of 51 feet. The lake covers 88 acres.
What fish are in Buskey Bay Lake?
- Fish species found in Buskey Bay Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Buskey Bay Lake is located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Buskey Bay Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on Buskey Bay Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Buskey Bay Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Buskey Bay Lake?
- Buskey Bay Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Buskey Bay. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX4 samples · 2021–2024
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)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory