Lake Laura
Forest County, Wisconsin106 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 22 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Laura in Forest County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 106 acres.
Lake Laura is a 106-acre lake in Forest County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 22 feet (12-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Laura is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Laura is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Laura
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Lake Laura, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Lake Laura covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2021Laura Lake spring netting and shocking survey, 2021Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
22 ft
Average depth
12 ft
Surface area
106 acres
Shoreline
2.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Laura LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Laura
- Laura Lake0.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Laura
Where is Lake Laura?
- Lake Laura is a lake in Forest County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Laura?
- Lake Laura in Forest County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 22 ft. Surface area: 106 acres.
Is Lake Laura safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Laura?
- Lake Laura has a maximum depth of 22 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 106 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Laura?
- Lake Laura has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Laura Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Laura?
- Lake Laura has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Laura?
- Lake Laura has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Laura Lake. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Laura come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles