Little Trade Lake
Little Trade Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 126 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.5 ft
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Area
- 126 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Little Trade Lake →
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Little Trade Lake is a 126-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 19 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Burnett County, Little Trade Lake ranks #29 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-07-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Little Trade Lake
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fishing Little Trade 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 2000. 5 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.15 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.53 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Little Trade 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 WI10005128 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #29 of 30 lakes in Burnett County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Little Trade Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Burnett County
Frequently asked questions about Little Trade Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Trade Lake?
- Little Trade Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 126 acres.
Is Little Trade Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Little Trade Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Little Trade Lake?
- Little Trade Lake has a maximum depth of 19 feet. The lake covers 126 acres.
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Where this data comes from
51 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_WQX51 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
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