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Deep Hole Lake

Langlade County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Deep Hole Lake carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season. High phosphorus is the leading drag on the score — likely from upland agriculture, lawn runoff, or in-lake sediment release.

Mesotrophic conditions dominate at Deep Hole Lake: enough nutrients for a healthy fishery, not so much that algal blooms become a chronic problem. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Deep Hole Lake sits at rank 24 of 32 in Langlade County, in the lower half of the local distribution.

Deep Hole Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2025, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Deep Hole Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Crystal clear, you can see 29.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)29.5 ftA
Phosphorus36 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)42Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Water Quality Trend: Declining

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Stable0 m/yr7
Phosphorus Declining+2.31 µg/L/yr6
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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #24 of 32 lakes in Langlade County

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Deep Hole Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-08-15

Monitoring stations: 3