Cornell Lake
Chippewa County, Wisconsin194 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 39 ft max depth
- Public access
Cornell Lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 39 ft. Surface area: 194 acres.
Cornell Lake is a 194-acre lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 39 feet (16-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Cornell Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water39 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Cornell 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 Cornell Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Cornell Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Cornell 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).
- 2018Cornell Lake fisheries assessment, 2018Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2018 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
39 ft
Average depth
16 ft
Surface area
194 acres
Shoreline
2.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Cornell LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Cornell Lake
Where is Cornell Lake?
- Cornell Lake is a lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Cornell Lake?
- Cornell Lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 39 ft. Surface area: 194 acres.
Is Cornell Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Cornell Lake?
- Cornell Lake has a maximum depth of 39 feet and an average depth of 16 feet. The lake covers 194 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Cornell Lake?
- Cornell Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Cornell Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Cornell Lake?
- Cornell 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
Measurements for Cornell Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory