Kaine Lake
Kaine Lake in Forest County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.2 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Forest County
Kaine Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Forest County, Wisconsin. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Forest County, Kaine Lake ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-16. 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)
Very murky, less than 3.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 22.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 22.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Robinson LakePublic
Fishing Kaine Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.2 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.75 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Kaine Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Neopit Community Water SystemKeshena · 4.5 mi away · NPDES WI0073059Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 23 lakes in Forest County
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Frequently asked questions about Kaine Lake
What is the water quality grade for Kaine Lake?
- Kaine Lake in Forest County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.8 µg/L.
Is Kaine Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Kaine Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Kaine Lake?
- Kaine Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Robinson Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
13 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX13 samples · 2023–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory