Druid Lake
Druid Lake in Washington County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 122 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Druid Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Typical in July
- 80°F
- Max depth
- 53 ft
- Area
- 122 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Druid Lake is a 122-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Washington County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 53 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Washington County, Druid Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-05-27. 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)
Murky, only visible to about 5.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 23.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 23.7 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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Water Temperature
Druid Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 77°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in May (about 68°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Druid Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Druid Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Druid Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1990. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 53 ft |
| Surface Area | 122 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Druid LakeSemi-private
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 Druid 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 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.036 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.45 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 13 lakes in Washington County
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Frequently asked questions about Druid Lake
Where is Druid Lake?
- Druid Lake is a lake in Washington County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Druid Lake?
- Druid Lake in Washington County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 122 acres.
Is Druid Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Druid Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Druid Lake?
- Druid Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in July, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Druid Lake?
- Druid Lake has a maximum depth of 53 feet. The lake covers 122 acres.
What fish are in Druid Lake?
- Fish species found in Druid Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Druid Lake is located in Washington County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Druid Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Druid Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Druid Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Druid Lake?
- Druid Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Druid Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
41 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_WQX41 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