Loveless Lake
Loveless Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 28.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 132 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Loveless Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 78°F
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Area
- 132 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Loveless Lake is a 132-acre mesotrophic lake in Polk County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 20 feet. Water quality is graded C 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 54 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Loveless Lake ranks #29 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-07-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 28.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 28.9 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Loveless Lake typically sits around 78°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in May (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 19 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Loveless Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Loveless Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Loveless Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1994. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 132 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Loveless LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Loveless 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.
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.114 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.34 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Loveless Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5R).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10006711 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #29 of 55 lakes in Polk County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Loveless Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Loveless Lake
Where is Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake is a lake in Polk County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 28.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 132 acres.
Is Loveless Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Loveless Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake typically sits around 78°F at the surface in August, from 19 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet. The lake covers 132 acres.
What fish are in Loveless Lake?
- Fish species found in Loveless Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Loveless Lake is located in Polk County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Loveless Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Loveless Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Loveless Lake C from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Loveless Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
60 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_WQX60 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
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