Little Twin Lake
Green Lake County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
On the scoring rubric Little Twin Lake grades a D: clarity at 4.9 ft and phosphorus readings still being added keep it in the lower bracket for Green Lake County. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.
At a TSI of 54, Little Twin Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Little Twin Lake ranks 11 of 13 in Green Lake County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.
No invasive species are currently listed at Little Twin Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Little Twin Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 13 lakes in Green Lake County
Nearby Lakes in Green Lake County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Little Twin Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
- 2023Big Twin Lake spring shocking survey, 2023Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-25
Monitoring stations: 1