Little Pike Lake
Little Pike Lake in Iron County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 96 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.2 ft
- Typical in March
- 41°F
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Area
- 96 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Why Little Pike Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Little Pike Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Little Pike Lake is a 96-acre lake in Iron County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 20 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Little Pike Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Little Pike Lake typically sits around 41°F at the surface in March. Usually warmest in Mar (about 41°F) and coldest in Jan (about 37°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 10 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Pike Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Little Pike 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. Monitored by volunteers since 2005. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.058 m/yr | 4 |
Graded lakes near Little Pike Lake
Little Pike Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Little Pike Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Pike Lake?
- Little Pike Lake in Iron County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 96 acres.
Is Little Pike Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Little Pike Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Little Pike Lake?
- Little Pike Lake typically sits around 41°F at the surface in March, from 10 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Little Pike Lake?
- Little Pike Lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet. The lake covers 96 acres.
What fish are in Little Pike Lake?
- Fish species found in Little Pike Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Little Pike Lake is located in Iron County, Wisconsin.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX24 samples · 2021–2024
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.
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