Deer Lake
Deer Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 153 acres.
- Clarity
- 13 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Area
- 153 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Deer Lake is a 153-acre mesotrophic lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 23 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Burnett County, Deer Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-07-05. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Deer Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 75°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in Apr (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 140 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Deer Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 153 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Deer 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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Fishing Deer 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.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.205 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.18 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 30 lakes in Burnett County
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Lake
Where is Deer Lake?
- Deer Lake is a lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Deer Lake?
- Deer Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 153 acres.
Is Deer Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Deer Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Deer Lake?
- Deer Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 140 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Deer Lake?
- Deer Lake has a maximum depth of 23 feet. The lake covers 153 acres.
What fish are in Deer Lake?
- Fish species found in Deer Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Deer Lake is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Deer Lake?
- Deer Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Deer Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
166 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX166 samples · 2020–2026
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
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