Landing Lake
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Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Landing Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
Landing Lake in Wood County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 61.9 µg/L.
Landing Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wood County, Wisconsin. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Landing Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyBacteria tested: low
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no 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.
Whether Landing Lake 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 Landing Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Landing Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 61.9 µg/L. TSI 64.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 61.9µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 64 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- South Biron DriveSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Landing Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring (2021–2024).
Phosphorus
Stable-0.51 µg/L/yr4 years
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Landing Lake
Where is Landing Lake?
- Landing Lake is a lake in Wood County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Landing Lake?
- Landing Lake in Wood County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Landing Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for Wisconsin's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Landing Lake?
- Landing Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include South Biron Drive.
Can I fish at Landing Lake?
- Landing Lake 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.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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