Lipsett Lake
Lipsett Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 393 acres.
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Area
- 393 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Burnett County
Lipsett Lake is a 393-acre mesotrophic lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Burnett County, Lipsett Lake ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Phosphorus level: 20.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 393 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lipsett LakePublic
- Rice LakePublic
- Ellsworth Lake - EastPublic
- Ellsworth Lake - WestPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Lipsett Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2024).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.3 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.91 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lipsett Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5R).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10005383 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 30 lakes in Burnett County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lipsett Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lipsett Lake
What is the water quality grade for Lipsett Lake?
- Lipsett Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 393 acres.
Is Lipsett Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lipsett Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Lipsett Lake?
- Lipsett Lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 393 acres.
What fish are in Lipsett Lake?
- Fish species found in Lipsett Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Lipsett Lake is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Lipsett Lake?
- Lipsett Lake has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lipsett Lake, Rice Lake, Ellsworth Lake - East, Ellsworth Lake - West. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX34 samples · 2020–2026
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
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