What is the water quality grade for Elk Lake?

Elk Lake in Antrim County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 10.3 µg/L.

Is Elk Lake safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Elk Lake has an overall water quality grade of A. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What fish are in Elk Lake?

Fish species found in Elk Lake include Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Burbot, Central mudminnow, Common shiner, Creek chub, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Lake herring, Lake trout, Lake whitefish, Longnose gar, Mottled sculpin, Muskellunge, Ninespine stickleback, Northern logperch, Northern longear sunfish, Northern pike, Northern redbelly dace, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow trout, Rosyface shiner, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, White sucker, Yellow perch. Elk Lake is located in Antrim County, Wisconsin.

Elk Lake

Antrim County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Elk Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Antrim County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 27 documented fish species including Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Antrim County, Elk Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2025-06-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.