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Fawn Lake

Adams County, WisconsinOligotrophic

On the LakeGrade rubric, Fawn Lake pulls an A: clarity at 31.2 ft and 20 µg/L of phosphorus put it in the top bracket for Wisconsin. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

A TSI value of 38 puts Fawn Lake in the oligotrophic range, where biological productivity stays low and the water column remains clear. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within Adams County's 20 graded lakes, Fawn Lake ranks 12 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

No invasive species are currently listed at Fawn Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Fawn Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 31.2 ft down. Phosphorus level: 20.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)31.2 ftA
Phosphorus20.4 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)38Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Water Quality Trend: Stable

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Stable+0.054 m/yr7
Phosphorus Stable+0.16 µg/L/yr6
See year-by-year chart →

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #12 of 20 lakes in Adams County

Nearby Lakes in Adams County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-09-06

Monitoring stations: 2