Indian Lake
Oneida County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
The LakeGrade rubric puts Indian Lake at a C: clarity readings still being added, 34 µg/L of phosphorus, and a TSI of 55 signal an intermediate trophic state. Sub-grades cluster within a single letter of each other, which usually means the lake is in stable trophic balance rather than fighting one specific stressor.
A TSI in the eutrophic range signals a lake doing what nutrient-loaded waters do — supporting an active algal community at the cost of clear water. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Indian Lake ranks 123 of 140 in Oneida County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.
No invasive species are currently listed at Indian Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Indian Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-07-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 33.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 33.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.695 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.43 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #123 of 140 lakes in Oneida County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Indian Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AOscar Jenny LakeOneida County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ANose LakeOneida County · 4.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AWashburn LakeOneida County · 4.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AManson LakeOneida County · 4.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AOneida LakeOneida County · 0.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-07-12
Monitoring stations: 1