Herby Lake
Polk County, Wisconsin63 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 36 ft max depth
- Public access
Herby Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 63 acres.
Herby Lake is a 63-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 36 feet (16-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Herby Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water36 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Herby Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5R) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Herby Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Herby Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Herby Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Herby 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).
- 2022Herby Lake spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
36 ft
Average depth
16 ft
Surface area
63 acres
Shoreline
2.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Herby LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Herby Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Herby Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5R).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10005088 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Herby Lake
Where is Herby Lake?
- Herby Lake is a lake in Polk County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Herby Lake?
- Herby Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 63 acres.
Is Herby Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Herby Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5R) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Herby Lake?
- Herby Lake has a maximum depth of 36 feet and an average depth of 16 feet. The lake covers 63 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Herby Lake?
- Herby Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Herby Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Herby Lake?
- Herby Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Herby Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory