Love Lake
Burnett County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Love Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Wisconsin lake of its size and depth.
The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. Love Lake is unusually deep for Wisconsin at 63 ft, which buffers the lake against summer warming and helps the deep water stay oxygenated. At 207 acres, Love Lake fits the Wisconsin median for monitored lakes, with partial shoreline records. Among the 57 graded lakes in Burnett County, Love Lake sits at rank 22, above the county median.
Love Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2025, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. Walleye are documented at Love Lake, one of 4 fish species on record for the 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 2025-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 11 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 63 ft |
| Surface Area | 207 acres |
Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.414 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.22 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #22 of 57 lakes in Burnett County
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Love Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1990. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-08-01
Monitoring stations: 1