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Jungle Lake

NR
Not yet rated
10.8 ft clear · Mesotrophic · 180 acres
Limited DataMesotrophic

Jungle Lake in Forest County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 180 acres.

Clarity
10.8 ft
Max depth
14 ft
Area
180 acres
Trend
Improving
Public access
Yes

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Why Jungle Lake has no grade

We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Jungle Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).

Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.

Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.

Jungle Lake is a 180-acre lake in Forest County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 14 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Not rated

Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for Jungle Lake

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)10.8 ftNot graded
PhosphorusNo recent samples
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)43Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth14 ft
Surface Area180 acres
Public AccessYes

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
13 sq mi
Shoreline
2.1 mi
Elevation
1,591 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).

Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access
  • Jungle LakePublic

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.

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WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2013. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).

DNR Assessment
Excellent · Shallow Headwater lake
Trophic State Index 44 (mesotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Common)Largemouth Bass(Common)Northern Pike(Common)Walleye(Present)

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

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.473 m/yr7
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Graded lakes near Jungle Lake

Jungle Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.

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Frequently asked questions about Jungle Lake

What is the water quality grade for Jungle Lake?

Jungle Lake in Forest County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 180 acres.

Is Jungle Lake safe to swim in?

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Jungle Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

How deep is Jungle Lake?

Jungle Lake has a maximum depth of 14 feet. The lake covers 180 acres.

What fish are in Jungle Lake?

Fish species found in Jungle Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Jungle Lake is located in Forest County, Wisconsin.

Are there boat ramps on Jungle Lake?

Jungle Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Jungle Lake. Public access is listed as yes.

Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin

Where this data comes from

57 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX57 samples · 2020–2026
Monitoring station identifiers (1)

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

Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory