Lee Lake
Lee Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 22.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 65 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lee Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 22.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 70°F
- Max depth
- 44 ft
- Area
- 65 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lee Lake is a 65-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 44 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Oneida County, Lee Lake ranks #30 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-26. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Crystal clear, you can see 22.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 8.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 22.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8.9 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Lee Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 72°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 76°F) and coldest in Jun (about 70°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 20 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lee Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lee Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Lee Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1991. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 44 ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Lee Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.314 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.33 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #30 of 67 lakes in Oneida County
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Frequently asked questions about Lee Lake
Where is Lee Lake?
- Lee Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lee Lake?
- Lee Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 22.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 65 acres.
Is Lee Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lee Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lee Lake?
- Lee Lake typically sits around 70°F at the surface in August, from 20 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lee Lake?
- Lee Lake has a maximum depth of 44 feet. The lake covers 65 acres.
What fish are in Lee Lake?
- Fish species found in Lee Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. Lee Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lee Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lee Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Lee Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
35 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX35 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
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