Lake Lime
Portage County, Wisconsin45 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Lime. Here is what has been measured.
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 29 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Lime in Portage County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Lake Lime covers about 45 acres in Portage County. It has one public boat landing. For a place on the water, look through cabin and lake-house rentals near Lake Lime on Vrbo. For a hotel or motel room, Booking.com and Expedia both search around the lake.
What Lake Lime is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10.8 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Lime 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 Lime
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Lake Lime, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. TSI 43.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 10.8ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 43 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Lime typically sits around 69°F at the surface in September. 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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (36°F) to its warmest (79°F).
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Lake Lime’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
29 ft
Surface area
45 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
1 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,073 ft
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
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Fish Species
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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 (2021–2026).
Water clarity
Stable4 years
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lime
Where is Lake Lime?
- Lake Lime is a lake in Portage 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 Lime?
- Lake Lime in Portage County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 45 acres.
Is Lake Lime safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Lime?
- Lake Lime typically sits around 69°F at the surface in September, 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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Lake Lime’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Lake Lime?
- Lake Lime 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.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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