Lake of the Woods Barron Co. at
Barron County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Lake of the Woods Barron Co. at carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.
The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. Lake of the Woods Barron Co. at is unusually deep for Wisconsin at 55 ft, which buffers the lake against summer warming and helps the deep water stay oxygenated. The lake is compact at 46 acres, with partial shoreline records and little volume to buffer nutrient inputs. Lake of the Woods Barron Co. at sits at rank 23 of 38 in Barron County, in the lower half of the local distribution.
An invasive species record — Chinese Mystery Snail — has been logged at Lake of the Woods Barron Co. at; Wisconsin DNR maintains the official infested-waters list. The fishery is bass-led, with 3 documented species across the lake's records. 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 2025-11-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.7 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.7 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
Fish Species
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Invasive Species
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 38 lakes in Barron County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake of the Woods Barron Co. at holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- APipe LakePolk County · 2.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ANorth LakeBarron County · 2.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALong LakePolk County · 3.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALittle Sand LakeBarron County · 4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Most recent sample: 2025-11-15
Monitoring stations: 1