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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.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus33.5 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)55Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.695 m/yr7
Phosphorus Improving-2.43 µg/L/yr6
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Location

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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.

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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