Lake Galilee
Lake Galilee in Ashland County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 212 acres.
- Clarity
- 9.3 ft
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Area
- 212 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Ashland County
Lake Galilee is a 212-acre mesotrophic lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 23 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Ashland County, Lake Galilee ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-07-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 212 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Wes Jones MemorialPublic
- Eureka LakePublic
- Caroline LakeSemi-private
- Caroline LakeSemi-private
Fish Species
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Fishing Lake Galilee
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 2002. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.1 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.8 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lake Galilee under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Columbia Forest ProductsMellen · 3.4 mi away · NPDES WI0003735
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 #1 of 3 lakes in Ashland County
Nearby Lakes in Ashland County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Galilee
What is the water quality grade for Lake Galilee?
- Lake Galilee in Ashland County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 212 acres.
Is Lake Galilee safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Galilee has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Lake Galilee?
- Lake Galilee has a maximum depth of 23 feet. The lake covers 212 acres.
What fish are in Lake Galilee?
- Fish species found in Lake Galilee include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Lake Galilee is located in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Galilee?
- Lake Galilee has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wes Jones Memorial, Eureka Lake, Caroline Lake, Caroline Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX26 samples · 2020–2025
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)
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