East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree
East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 28.2 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 23 other monitored lakes in Bayfield County, East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 28.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 28.2 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.232 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.54 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10026588 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.67 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 24 lakes in Bayfield County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree
What is the water quality grade for East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree?
- East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 28.2 µg/L.
Is East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. East Wetland Inlet To Lake Ree has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
9 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX9 samples · 2022–2023
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database