Dynamite Lake
Langlade County, Wisconsin100 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Dynamite Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Rusty Crayfish
- 28 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Dynamite Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 100 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Dynamite Lake. DNR survey details →
Dynamite Lake is a 100-acre lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 28 feet. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-07-12. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Dynamite Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing3 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Dynamite Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Dynamite 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 Dynamite Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Dynamite Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. TSI 61.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 61 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Dynamite Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Dynamite Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 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 2015. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
28 ft
Surface area
100 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
1 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
2.1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,716 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Worsening7 years
Phosphorus
Improving-1.14 µg/L/yr7 years
EPA Impairment Status
Dynamite Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10007039 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Dynamite Lake
Where is Dynamite Lake?
- Dynamite Lake is a lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Dynamite Lake?
- Dynamite Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 100 acres.
Is Dynamite Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Dynamite Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Dynamite Lake?
- Dynamite Lake has a maximum depth of 28 feet. The lake covers 100 acres.
What fish are in Dynamite Lake?
- Fish species found in Dynamite Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Dynamite Lake is located in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Dynamite Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Dynamite Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Dynamite Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Dynamite Lake?
- Public access to Dynamite Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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
23 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_WQX23 samples · 2020–2026
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes