Lake Alice
Lake Alice in Lincoln County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 70°F
- Max depth
- ~46 ft est.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Alice is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lincoln County, Wisconsin with an estimated average depth of about 46 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Lincoln County, Lake Alice ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 34.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 34.4 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Alice typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 72°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 73°F) and coldest in May (about 52°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 8 field readings (2025–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Alice water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~46 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~12 ft est. |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Wisconsin has not published bathymetry for Lake Alice.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Alice - 1Public
- Lake Alice - 5Public
- Lake Alice - 3Public
- Lake Alice - 2Public
- Lake Alice - 4Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Alice
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.036 m/yr | 7 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Alice is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10008855 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 13 lakes in Lincoln County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Alice holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Lincoln County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Alice
Where is Lake Alice?
- Lake Alice is a lake in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Alice?
- Lake Alice in Lincoln County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.4 µg/L.
Is Lake Alice safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Alice has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Alice?
- Lake Alice typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August, from 8 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lake Alice?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Lake Alice, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 46 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Alice?
- Lake Alice has 5 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Alice - 1, Lake Alice - 5, Lake Alice - 3, Lake Alice - 2, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
120 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX120 samples · 2020–2026
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory