English Lake
English Lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 85 ft. Surface area: 48 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.5 ft
- Max depth
- 85 ft
- Area
- 48 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Manitowoc County
English Lake is a 48-acre mesotrophic lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 85 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. 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 15 other monitored lakes in Manitowoc County, English Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 26.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26.7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 85 ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- English LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing English 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: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.654 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.17 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
English Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10000141 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of English Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Clarks Mills Sanitary DistrictCato · 4.6 mi away · NPDES WI0036030Recent violation
- Valders Wastewater Treatment FValders · 4.9 mi away · NPDES WI0021831Recent violation
- Blue Royal Valley DairyNewton, Town Of · 0.8 mi away · NPDES WI0064203
- Pine River Dairy IncNewton · 0.9 mi away · NPDES WI0052761
- Otto Farms LlcLiberty · 3.4 mi away · NPDES WI0066516
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 16 lakes in Manitowoc County
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Frequently asked questions about English Lake
What is the water quality grade for English Lake?
- English Lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 85 ft. Surface area: 48 acres.
Is English Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. English Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is English Lake?
- English Lake has a maximum depth of 85 feet. The lake covers 48 acres.
What fish are in English Lake?
- Fish species found in English Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. English Lake is located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
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. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
56 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_WQX56 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
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