Lake Three
Ashland County, Wisconsin62 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- Impaired · Mercury
- 13 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Three in Ashland County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 13 ft. Surface area: 62 acres.
Lake Three is a 62-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 13 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Three is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Three is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Three 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 Three
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Lake Three, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
13 ft
Surface area
62 acres
Shoreline
2.2 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Lake ThreePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Three
- Lake Three0.6 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Lake Three
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Three is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10008924 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Three
Where is Lake Three?
- Lake Three is a lake in Ashland 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 Three?
- Lake Three in Ashland County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 13 ft. Surface area: 62 acres.
Is Lake Three safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Three is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Three?
- Lake Three has a maximum depth of 13 feet. The lake covers 62 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Three?
- Lake Three has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Three. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Three?
- Lake Three 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.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Three?
- Lake Three has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Lake Three. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Three come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles