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Gaslyn Lake

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Grade A — Excellent
Excellent · #2 of 30 lakes in the county · 4.5 ft clear · Eutrophic · 161 acres · from C
Eutrophic

Gaslyn Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 161 acres.

Clarity
4.5 ft
Typical in August
71°F
Max depth
12 ft
Area
161 acres
Type
Eutrophic
Trend
Stable
Public access
Yes

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Gaslyn Lake is a 161-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 12 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Burnett County, Gaslyn Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-10-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Low 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.

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

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Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)

Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 31.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)4.5 ftNot graded
Phosphorus31.5 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)4.2 µg/LGood
Trophic State Index (TSI)51Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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Water Temperature

Gaslyn Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in Oct (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
51°
May
64°
Jun
74°
Jul
77°
Aug
71°
Sep
68°
Oct
50°
Nov
Dec

Typical surface water temperature by month, from 72 field readings (20242025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Gaslyn Lake water temperature breakdown →

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth12 ft
Surface Area161 acres
Public AccessYes

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
4 sq mi
Shoreline
1.9 mi
Elevation
968 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).

Recreation & Access

2
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access
  • Gaslyn LakePublic

Showing 1 of 2 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.

Fish Species

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Fishing Gaslyn 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.

Chinese Mystery SnailPurple Loosestrife

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 1979).

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Northern Pike(Common)Panfish(Present)Largemouth Bass(Present)

Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.114 m/yr6
Phosphorus Stable-0.56 µg/L/yr6
Chlorophyll-a Declining+0.14 µg/L/yr6
See year-by-year chart →

County Ranking

Ranked #2 of 30 lakes in Burnett County

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Frequently asked questions about Gaslyn Lake

What is the water quality grade for Gaslyn Lake?

Gaslyn Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 161 acres.

Is Gaslyn Lake safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Gaslyn Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What is the water temperature of Gaslyn Lake?

Gaslyn Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 72 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.

How deep is Gaslyn Lake?

Gaslyn Lake has a maximum depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 161 acres.

What fish are in Gaslyn Lake?

Fish species found in Gaslyn Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Gaslyn Lake is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Are there boat ramps on Gaslyn Lake?

Gaslyn Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Gaslyn Lake, among others. Public access is listed as yes.

Where this data comes from

274 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • St. Croix Chippewa Indians of WisconsinSTCROIX_WQX274 samples · 2020–2025

Analytical methods

  • 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
  • 4500 P F ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry Automated Ascorbic Acid Method
  • 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
  • Calculation
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

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