Little Wood Lake
Little Wood Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 196 acres.
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Area
- 196 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Burnett County
Little Wood Lake is a 196-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 23 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Burnett County, Little Wood Lake ranks #26 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-09-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 26.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 26.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 196 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Little Wood LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Little Wood 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 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.04 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #26 of 30 lakes in Burnett County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Little Wood Lake holds Grade C. 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 Little Wood Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Wood Lake?
- Little Wood Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 23 ft. Surface area: 196 acres.
Is Little Wood Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Little Wood Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Little Wood Lake?
- Little Wood Lake has a maximum depth of 23 feet. The lake covers 196 acres.
What fish are in Little Wood Lake?
- Fish species found in Little Wood Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Little Wood Lake is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Little Wood Lake?
- Little Wood Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Little Wood Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX10 samples · 2020–2023
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)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory