Gust Lake
Gust Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 49.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6 ft. Surface area: 16 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Gust Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 1.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 64°F
- Max depth
- 6 ft
- Area
- 16 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Gust Lake →
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Gust Lake is a 16-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 6 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Panfish and Northern Pike. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Oneida County, Gust Lake ranks #66 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 49.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 49.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Gust Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Gust Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Gust Lake are listed below.
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Water Temperature
Gust Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 69°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 73°F) and coldest in Sep (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 29 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Gust Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Gust Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Gust Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 6 ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.098 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.51 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #66 of 67 lakes in Oneida County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Gust Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Gust Lake
Where is Gust Lake?
- Gust Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Gust Lake?
- Gust Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 49.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6 ft. Surface area: 16 acres.
Is Gust Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Gust Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Gust Lake?
- Gust Lake typically sits around 64°F at the surface in August, from 29 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Gust Lake?
- Gust Lake has a maximum depth of 6 feet. The lake covers 16 acres.
What fish are in Gust Lake?
- Fish species found in Gust Lake include Panfish, Northern Pike. Gust Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Gust Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Gust Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Gust Lake D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
15 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX15 samples · 2024–2025
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
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