Loon Lake
Loon Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 191 acres.
- Clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 73°F
- Max depth
- 28 ft
- Area
- 191 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Burnett County
Loon Lake is a 191-acre mesotrophic lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 28 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. 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, Loon Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Loon Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in Jun (about 73°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 Loon Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 191 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Loon LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Loon 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 2001. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.364 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.9 µg/L/yr | 7 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Loon Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Loon Lake (completed 1938), built primarily for recreation on the LOON CREEK; rockfill-type dam, 13 ft tall and 236 ft long.
- Surface area
- 228 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,280 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,800 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Burnett County
All listed purposes: Recreation;Other.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00243 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 30 lakes in Burnett County
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Frequently asked questions about Loon Lake
What is the water quality grade for Loon Lake?
- Loon Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 191 acres.
Is Loon Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Loon Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Loon Lake?
- Loon Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, 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 Loon Lake?
- Loon Lake has a maximum depth of 28 feet. The lake covers 191 acres.
What fish are in Loon Lake?
- Fish species found in Loon Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Loon Lake is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Loon Lake?
- Loon Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Loon Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
68 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX68 samples · 2020–2026
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