Hatch Lake
Hatch Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 113 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Hatch Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 8.4 ft
- Typical in July
- 77°F
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Area
- 113 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Hatch Lake is a 113-acre mesotrophic lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 12 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 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Waupaca County, Hatch Lake ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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 8.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Hatch Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in Apr (about 47°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 15 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hatch Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Hatch Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Hatch Lake B 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1991. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Hatch Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2022Hatch Lake summary report, 2022Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Hatch LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Hatch 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 | -0.357 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.25 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 21 lakes in Waupaca County
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Frequently asked questions about Hatch Lake
Where is Hatch Lake?
- Hatch Lake is a lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Hatch Lake?
- Hatch Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 113 acres.
Is Hatch Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Hatch Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Hatch Lake?
- Hatch Lake typically sits around 77°F at the surface in July, from 15 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Hatch Lake?
- Hatch Lake has a maximum depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 113 acres.
What fish are in Hatch Lake?
- Fish species found in Hatch Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Hatch Lake is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Hatch Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Hatch Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Hatch Lake B 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.
Are there boat ramps on Hatch Lake?
- Hatch Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Hatch Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
50 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_WQX50 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
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