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Loveless Lake

Polk County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Loveless Lake carries a solid B grade — strong on most parameters, with measurements that hold up well across the summer season. Sub-grades cluster within a single letter of each other, which usually means the lake is in stable trophic balance rather than fighting one specific stressor.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. Loveless Lake reaches 20 ft at its deepest point — typical for Wisconsin mid-sized lakes, with seasonal stratification but limited cold-water refuge. Loveless Lake covers 132 acres alongside partial shoreline records — a mid-sized water that supports a working fishery without being so large that conditions diverge between basins. Loveless Lake ranks 31 of 74 in Polk County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

Loveless Lake has at least one documented invasive species (Chinese Mystery Snail), so boaters and anglers should observe clean-drain-dry steps when leaving the lake. The fishery is bass-led, with 3 documented species across the lake's records. A documented public access point at Loveless Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. 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 2026-06-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 28.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)8.5 ftC
Phosphorus28.9 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)49Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth20 ft
Surface Area132 acres
Public AccessYes

Fish Species

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→ Best fishing times for Loveless Lake (14-day solunar calendar)

→ Is it safe to eat fish from Loveless Lake? (mercury & PFAS guide)

Loveless Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Invasive & Introduced Species

Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.

Chinese Mystery SnailCurly-Leaf Pondweed

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+1.114 m/yr7
Phosphorus Improving-1.18 µg/L/yr6
See year-by-year chart →

Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #31 of 74 lakes in Polk County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Loveless Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1994. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).

DNR Assessment
Excellent · Shallow Headwater lake
Trophic State Index 49 (mesotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Common)Largemouth Bass(Common)Northern Pike(Present)

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

Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10006711 · Official waterbody report

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes

Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory

Most recent sample: 2026-06-20

Monitoring stations: 1

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