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B

Lk Superior Lake

Douglas County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic

Lk Superior Lake carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

At a TSI of 53, Lk Superior 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. Within Douglas County's 40 graded lakes, Lk Superior Lake ranks 27 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

Lk Superior Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2022, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Lk Superior Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-08-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 29 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus29 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)53Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Water Quality Trend: Stable

Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Declining-3.7 m/yr2
Phosphorus Improving-1.23 µg/L/yr5

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #27 of 40 lakes in Douglas County

Nearby Lakes in Douglas County

Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes

Most recent sample: 2022-08-26

Monitoring stations: 1