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Lake Pesobic

Lincoln County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Lake Pesobic sits at the top of the Wisconsin DNR grading rubric with an A, a mark reached by the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. 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. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. At 147 acres, Lake Pesobic fits the Wisconsin median for monitored lakes, with partial shoreline records. Lake Pesobic sits at rank 14 of 21 in Lincoln County, in the lower half of the local distribution.

An invasive species record — Chinese Mystery Snail — has been logged at Lake Pesobic; Wisconsin DNR maintains the official infested-waters list. The fishery includes walleye alongside the lake's other 4 documented species — a notable draw for Wisconsin anglers. A documented public access point at Lake Pesobic makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. 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 2025-08-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down. Phosphorus level: 22.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)23 ftA
Phosphorus22.2 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)40Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Surface Area147 acres
Public AccessYes

Fish Species

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→ Best fishing times for Lake Pesobic (14-day solunar calendar)

→ Is it safe to eat fish from Lake Pesobic? (mercury & PFAS guide)

Lake Pesobic fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Invasive Species

Chinese Mystery Snail

Water Quality Trend: Improving

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

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Stable+0.089 m/yr7
Phosphorus Improving-0.97 µg/L/yr6

Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #14 of 21 lakes in Lincoln County

Nearby Lakes in Lincoln County

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1986. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2026).

DNR Assessment
Good · Shallow Seepage lake
Trophic State Index 48 (mesotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Common)Largemouth Bass(Common)Northern Pike(Present)Walleye(Present)

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: 2025-08-20

Monitoring stations: 1