Curtis Lake
Waushara County, Wisconsin35 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 41 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Curtis Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 41 ft. Surface area: 35 acres.
Curtis Lake is a 35-acre lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 41 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-05-07. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Curtis Lake covers about 35 acres in Waushara County. It has one public boat landing. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Curtis Lake, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Curtis Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
- Deep water41 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Curtis 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 Curtis Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Curtis 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.
Ask about Curtis Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Lake Details
Max depth
41 ft
Surface area
35 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
14 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
0.9 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
879 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Curtis Lake County ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Curtis Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Curtis Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Curtis Lake
Prices for Oct 9–11, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Wisconsin’s top lakes →
Follow Curtis Lake’s readings
Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.
Or email
Fish Species
Click a species to see every lake where it is documented.
Fishing Curtis 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.
Nearby Lakes in Waushara County
Frequently asked questions about Curtis Lake
Where is Curtis Lake?
- Curtis Lake is a lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Curtis Lake?
- Curtis Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 41 ft. Surface area: 35 acres.
Is Curtis Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Curtis Lake?
- Curtis Lake has a maximum depth of 41 feet. The lake covers 35 acres.
What fish are in Curtis Lake?
- Fish species found in Curtis Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Curtis Lake is located in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Curtis Lake?
- Curtis Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Curtis Lake County Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Curtis Lake?
- Curtis 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.
Explore Curtis Lake across LakeQuality
Fish species and the cleanest lakes across Wisconsin
Fish species and best lakes in Waushara County
Species activity outlook by water temperature and season
Where to stay at Wisconsin's top lakes, each with its readings
Wisconsin's cleanest lakes, ranked on agency measurements
More lakes in Wisconsin
State Parks Near Curtis Lake
Other Lakes in Wisconsin
Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX2 samples · 2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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
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