Clarey Lake
Clarey Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 49 ft. Surface area: 32 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.3 ft
- Max depth
- 49 ft
- Area
- 32 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Clarey Lake is a 32-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 49 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Trout. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 54 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Clarey Lake ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2020-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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)
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 18.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 49 ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Clarey (Twin) LakePublic
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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EPA Impairment Status
Clarey Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5R).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10005084 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.21 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 55 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Clarey Lake
Where is Clarey Lake?
- Clarey Lake is a lake in Polk County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Clarey Lake?
- Clarey Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 49 ft. Surface area: 32 acres.
Is Clarey Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Clarey Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Clarey Lake?
- Clarey Lake has a maximum depth of 49 feet. The lake covers 32 acres.
What fish are in Clarey Lake?
- Fish species found in Clarey Lake include Trout. Clarey Lake is located in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Clarey Lake?
- Clarey Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Clarey (Twin) Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX6 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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
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