Lake Noquebay
Marinette County, Wisconsin2,398 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Noquebay. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 51 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Noquebay in Marinette County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 51 ft. Surface area: 2398 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Noquebay. DNR survey details →
Lake Noquebay is a 2,398-acre mesotrophic lake in Marinette County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 51 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Marinette County, Lake Noquebay ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-06-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Noquebay is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
- Fishing6 species recorded
- Deep water51 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water2,398 acres
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Noquebay 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 Noquebay
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Lake Noquebay, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft. Phosphorus 19.4 µg/L. TSI 48.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 7.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 19.4µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| 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. | 48 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Ask about Lake Noquebay
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Lake Noquebay — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was low (10,965 cells/mL) on July 18, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Noquebay.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lake Noquebay’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is improving. 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. 4 stations on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Lake Noquebay 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).
- 2014Lake Noquebay comprehensive fishery survey 2014Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2014 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
51 ft
Surface area
2,398 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
117 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
11.1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
656 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Boat Landing RoadPublic
- Lake Noquebay ParkPublic
- Boat Launch RoadPublic
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: Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring (2020–2023).
Water clarity
Improving4 years
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Noquebay is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Noquebay (completed 1929), built primarily for recreation on the LAKE NOCQUEBAY OUTLET; gravity-type dam, 7 ft tall and 100 ft long.
- Surface area
- 2,409 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 17,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 118 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Marinette County
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI01044 · Operator website
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Noquebay
Where is Lake Noquebay?
- Lake Noquebay is a lake in Marinette 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 Noquebay?
- Lake Noquebay in Marinette County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 51 ft. Surface area: 2398 acres.
Is Lake Noquebay safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Noquebay?
- Lake Noquebay has a maximum depth of 51 feet. The lake covers 2398 acres.
What fish are in Lake Noquebay?
- Fish species found in Lake Noquebay include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye. Lake Noquebay is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lake Noquebay?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lake Noquebay. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lake Noquebay’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Does Lake Noquebay have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Lake Noquebay (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was low (10,965 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Noquebay?
- Lake Noquebay has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Boat Landing Road, Lake Noquebay Park, Boat Launch Road. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Noquebay?
- Lake Noquebay has 3 documented boat landings 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
47 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX47 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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