Camelot Lake
Adams County, Wisconsin393 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Camelot Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 3 aquatic invasives
- 24 ft max depth
- Public access
Camelot Lake in Adams County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 393 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Camelot Lake. DNR survey details →
Camelot Lake is a 393-acre mesotrophic lake in Adams County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. 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 with 1 public boat landing. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Camelot Lake covers about 390 acres in Adams County. It has one public boat landing. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Camelot Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Camelot Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing4 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Camelot 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 Camelot Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Camelot Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.6 ft. Phosphorus 18.3 µg/L. TSI 47.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 7.6ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 18.3µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| 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. | 47 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (71°F) to its warmest (80°F).
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 ↗
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Camelot Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Camelot 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 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)
Lake Details
Max depth
24 ft
Surface area
393 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Lake Camelot County ParkPublic
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
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Improving7 years
Phosphorus
Stable-0.28 µg/L/yr7 years
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
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Frequently asked questions about Camelot Lake
Where is Camelot Lake?
- Camelot Lake is a lake in Adams County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Camelot Lake?
- Camelot Lake in Adams County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Camelot Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Camelot Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Camelot 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.
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.
Can I fish at Camelot Lake?
- Camelot Lake has 1 documented boat landing 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
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)
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory