Loveless Lake
Polk County, Wisconsin132 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Loveless Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 20 ft max depth
- Public access
Loveless Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
Loveless Lake is a 132-acre mesotrophic lake in Polk County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 20 feet. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Loveless Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Loveless Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5R) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Loveless Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Loveless Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Loveless Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Phosphorus 28.9 µg/L. TSI 49.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 8.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 28.9µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 49 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Loveless Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in September. 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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (64°F) to its warmest (81°F).
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Loveless Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
20 ft
Surface area
132 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
5 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
2.3 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,096 ft
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
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Invasive & Introduced Species
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Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Improving7 years
Phosphorus
Improving-1.34 µg/L/yr6 years
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
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10006711 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Loveless Lake
Where is Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake is a lake in Polk County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Loveless Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5R) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in September, 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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Loveless Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Loveless Lake?
- Loveless Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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