Lake Ivanhoe
Lake Ivanhoe in Walworth County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 46 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Ivanhoe. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Area
- 46 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Lake Ivanhoe has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: 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 Lake Ivanhoe, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). 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.
Lake Ivanhoe is a 46-acre lake in Walworth County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 10 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-08-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Lake Ivanhoe
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Ivanhoe.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Lake Ivanhoe — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2024).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lake IvanhoePublic
- Lakeshore DrivePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Lake Ivanhoe
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lake Ivanhoe under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Lyons Sanitary District No 2Walworth County · 4.7 mi away · NPDES WI0031941Recent 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.
Graded lakes near Lake Ivanhoe
Lake Ivanhoe has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Ivanhoe
Where is Lake Ivanhoe?
- Lake Ivanhoe is a lake in Walworth County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Ivanhoe?
- Lake Ivanhoe in Walworth County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 46 acres.
Is Lake Ivanhoe safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lake Ivanhoe 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 Lake Ivanhoe?
- Lake Ivanhoe has a maximum depth of 10 feet. The lake covers 46 acres.
What fish are in Lake Ivanhoe?
- Fish species found in Lake Ivanhoe include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Lake Ivanhoe is located in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lake Ivanhoe?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Ivanhoe. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Lake Ivanhoe — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Ivanhoe?
- Lake Ivanhoe has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Ivanhoe, Lakeshore Drive. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX1 sample · 2024
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