Lake Lime
Lake Lime in Portage County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 45 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lake Lime. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 10.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 71°F
- Max depth
- 29 ft
- Area
- 45 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Lake Lime 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 Lime, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. 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 Lime is a 45-acre lake in Portage County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 29 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-18. 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 Lime
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Lime typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°F) and coldest in Feb (about 36°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 34 field readings (2025–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Lime water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lake Lime.
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 Lime — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is stable. 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. Monitored by volunteers since 2001. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2026).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 29 ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lime LakePublic
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 Lime
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.103 m/yr | 4 |
Graded lakes near Lake Lime
Lake Lime has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lime
Where is Lake Lime?
- Lake Lime is a lake in Portage 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 Lime?
- Lake Lime in Portage County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 45 acres.
Is Lake Lime safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lake Lime is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Lime?
- Lake Lime typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 34 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lake Lime?
- Lake Lime has a maximum depth of 29 feet. The lake covers 45 acres.
What fish are in Lake Lime?
- Fish species found in Lake Lime include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Lake Lime is located in Portage County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lake Lime?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lake Lime. 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 Lime — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Lime?
- Lake Lime has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lime Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
14 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX14 samples · 2021–2026
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
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