Camelot Lake
Camelot Lake in Adams County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 393 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Area
- 393 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Adams County
Camelot Lake is a 393-acre mesotrophic lake in Adams County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Water quality is graded B 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. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Adams County, Camelot Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-29. 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 18.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18.3 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Camelot Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in May (about 71°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 9 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Camelot Lake water temperature breakdown →
Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Camelot Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (235,505 cells/mL) on February 21, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 393 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Lake Camelot County ParkPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Camelot 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.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1989. 15 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Camelot Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2022Camelot Lake comprehensive survey, 2022Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.398 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.28 µg/L/yr | 7 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Camelot Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Camelot (completed 1969), built primarily for recreation on the FOURTEENMILE&SPRING BRANCH CR; earth-type dam, 29 ft tall and 3,250 ft long.
- Surface area
- 445 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,400 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 7,500 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 70 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Adams County
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00063 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Camelot Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10026706 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.12 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 18 lakes in Adams County
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Frequently asked questions about Camelot Lake
What is the water quality grade for Camelot Lake?
- Camelot Lake in Adams County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 393 acres.
Is Camelot Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Camelot Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Camelot Lake?
- Camelot Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 9 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Camelot Lake?
- Camelot Lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 393 acres.
What fish are in Camelot Lake?
- Fish species found in Camelot Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Camelot Lake is located in Adams County, Wisconsin.
Does Camelot Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Camelot Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (235,505 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Camelot Lake?
- Camelot Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Camelot County Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
127 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX127 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory