Landing Lake
Landing Lake in Wood County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 61.9 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Landing Lake →
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Landing Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wood County, Wisconsin. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Wood County, Landing Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-03-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Based on E. coli testing, Landing Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 38 samples across 5 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Wisconsin’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 61.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 61.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Landing Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Landing Lake in Wood County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Landing Lake are listed below.
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Recreation & Access
- South Biron DriveSemi-private
- Reddin RoadSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Landing Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.51 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Landing Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Newpage Corporation - Water Quality CenterWisconsin Rapids · 0.5 mi away · NPDES WI0037991MajorRecent violation
- Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese, Inc.Rudolph · 3.7 mi away · NPDES WI0055751Recent violation
- Rudolph Village OfRudolph · 2 mi away · NPDES WI0021288
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Wood County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Landing Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Wood County
Frequently asked questions about Landing Lake
Where is Landing Lake?
- Landing Lake is a lake in Wood County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Landing Lake?
- Landing Lake in Wood County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 61.9 µg/L.
Is Landing Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Landing Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 38 samples across 5 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Landing Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Wisconsin's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Landing Lake?
- Landing Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include South Biron Drive, Reddin Road.
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Where this data comes from
82 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX82 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory