Himley Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin145 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 8 ft max depth
- Public access
Himley Lake in Forest County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 8 ft. Surface area: 145 acres.
Himley Lake is a 145-acre lake in Forest County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 8 feet. 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 Himley Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Himley 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 Himley Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Himley 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 Himley 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).
- 2024Himley Lake spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
8 ft
Surface area
145 acres
Shoreline
3.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Himley LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Himley Lake
Where is Himley Lake?
- Himley Lake is a lake in Forest County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Himley Lake?
- Himley Lake in Forest County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 8 ft. Surface area: 145 acres.
Is Himley Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Himley Lake?
- Himley Lake has a maximum depth of 8 feet. The lake covers 145 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Himley Lake?
- Himley Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Himley Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Himley Lake?
- Himley 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 Himley Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory