Frog Lake
Florence County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Frog Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Wisconsin lake of its size and depth. Secchi readings are the weakest of the three parameters, suggesting suspended sediment or algal biomass dominates the optical signal.
The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. 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. Among the 39 graded lakes in Florence County, Frog Lake sits at rank 13, above the county median.
No invasive species are currently listed at Frog Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Frog 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 2025-08-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 16.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.357 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.08 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 39 lakes in Florence County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Frog Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABass LakeFlorence County · mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AEllwood LakeFlorence County · mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-08-25
Monitoring stations: 2
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