Lawrence Lake
Marquette County, Wisconsin217 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Lawrence Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 14 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lawrence Lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 217 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lawrence Lake. DNR survey details →
Lawrence Lake is a 217-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 14 feet. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Marquette County, Lawrence Lake ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-02-15. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Lawrence Lake covers about 220 acres in Marquette County. It has 2 public boat landings, so a lakefront rental is not the only way to get a boat on the water. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Lawrence Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Lawrence Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Fishing4 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lawrence 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 Lawrence Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Lawrence Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.7 ft. Phosphorus 25.2 µg/L. TSI 50.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 6.7ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 25.2µg/L | Fair 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. | 50 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Ask about Lawrence Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lawrence Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lawrence Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Lawrence Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2023Lawrence Pond spring shocking survey, 2023Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
14 ft
Surface area
217 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
22 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
4.7 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
892 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lawrence Lake - SouthPublic
- Lawrence Lake - NorthPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lawrence Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lawrence Lake (completed 1845), built primarily for hydroelectric on the LAWRENCE CREEK; gravity-type dam, 35 ft tall and 500 ft long.
- Surface area
- 221 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,688 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,350 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 29 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- LAKE LAWRENCE REHAB DIST
All listed purposes: Hydroelectric;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00020 · Operator website
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lawrence Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Wi Corporation Seventh Day AdventistsOxford · 1.2 mi away · NPDES WI0032018
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 Lawrence Lake
Where is Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake is a lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 14 ft. Surface area: 217 acres.
Is Lawrence Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake has a maximum depth of 14 feet. The lake covers 217 acres.
What fish are in Lawrence Lake?
- Fish species found in Lawrence Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Lawrence Lake is located in Marquette County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lawrence Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Lawrence Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Lawrence Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lawrence Lake - South, Lawrence Lake - North. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lawrence Lake?
- Lawrence Lake has 2 documented boat landings 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
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX20 samples · 2022–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory