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Lawrence Lake

Langlade County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Lawrence Lake sits at a C on the grading scale — not impaired, not pristine, with summer measurements that vary year to year.

A TSI near 48 places Lawrence Lake in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. The lake bottoms out at 47 ft — a moderate depth that supports a warm-water fishery without the year-round cold refuge a deeper basin provides. At 50 acres, Lawrence Lake sits below the Wisconsin median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Lawrence Lake ranks 15 of 32 in Langlade County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

Lawrence Lake has at least one documented invasive species (Chinese Mystery Snail), so boaters and anglers should observe clean-drain-dry steps when leaving the lake. The fishery includes walleye among the lake's 4 documented species — a notable draw for Wisconsin anglers. 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 2025-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Reviewed by LakeQuality Editorial Team · Updated

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.7 ft. Trophic State Index: 48.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)7.7 ftC
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)48Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth47 ft
Surface Area50 acres

Fish Species

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

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

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

Invasive & Introduced Species

Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.

Chinese Mystery Snail

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.957 m/yr6
See year-by-year chart →

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #15 of 32 lakes in Langlade County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Lawrence Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Langlade County

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2008. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).

DNR Assessment
Good · Deep Seepage lake
Trophic State Index 49 (mesotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

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

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-10-17

Monitoring stations: 1