Jessie Lake
Jessie Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 38 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Area
- 38 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
Next lake in Langlade County
Jessie Lake is a 38-acre mesotrophic lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 20 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Langlade County, Jessie Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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)
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Jessie Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 75°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°F) and coldest in Apr (about 53°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Jessie Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1994. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.013 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.7 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 11 lakes in Langlade County
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Frequently asked questions about Jessie Lake
What is the water quality grade for Jessie Lake?
- Jessie Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 38 acres.
Is Jessie Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Jessie Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Jessie Lake?
- Jessie Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Jessie Lake?
- Jessie Lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet. The lake covers 38 acres.
What fish are in Jessie Lake?
- Fish species found in Jessie Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Jessie Lake is located in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
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Where this data comes from
96 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX96 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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