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Lake of Dreams

Florence County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

On the LakeGrade scale Lake of Dreams grades a B, with clarity at 10.2 ft and phosphorus readings still being added placing it above the Wisconsin median. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

A TSI near 44 places Lake of Dreams in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within Florence County's 39 graded lakes, Lake of Dreams ranks 23 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

No invasive species are currently listed at Lake of Dreams — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Lake of Dreams, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-07-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)10.2 ftB
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)44Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.58 m/yr7
Phosphorus Stable0 µg/L/yr3
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Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #23 of 39 lakes in Florence County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Lake of Dreams holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Florence County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory

Most recent sample: 2022-07-29

Monitoring stations: 1

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