Where is English Lake?

English Lake is a lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is English Lake?

English Lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 232 acres.

Are there boat ramps on English Lake?

English Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include English Lake.

Can I fish at English Lake?

English Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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.

English Lake

Ashland County, Wisconsin232 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.

Max depth

40 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

232 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

4.3 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Mercury
40 ft max depth

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English Lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 232 acres.

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English Lake is a 232-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 40 feet (12-foot average). Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What English Lake is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp
Deep water40 ft surveyed max depth

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. English Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether English 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.

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Water quality measurements for English Lake

These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for English Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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DNR Reports & Resources

Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for English Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.

These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).

2024
English Lake shocking and netting survey, 2024
Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)

Lake Details

Max depth

40 ft

Average depth

12 ft

Surface area

232 acres

Shoreline

4.3 mi

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

English LakeSemi-private

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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Fishing English Lake

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EPA Impairment Status

English Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Mercury

Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10008923 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Ashland County

Potter Lake1.8 miView →Beaverdam Lake2 miView →Bass Lake3.5 miView →Mineral Lake4.1 ft clear · Eutrophic3.1 miView →Lake Three3.8 miView →McCarthy Lake6.5 miView →

Frequently asked questions about English Lake

Where is English Lake?: English Lake is a lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of English Lake?: English Lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 40 ft. Surface area: 232 acres.
Is English Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. English Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is English Lake?: English Lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 232 acres.
Are there boat ramps on English Lake?: English Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include English Lake.
Can I fish at English Lake?: English Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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.