Lower Kaubashine Lake
Lower Kaubashine Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 198 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lower Kaubashine Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 13.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 72°F
- Max depth
- 36 ft
- Area
- 198 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lower Kaubashine Lake is a 198-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 36 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Oneida County, Lower Kaubashine Lake ranks #22 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-07-01. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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)
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Lower Kaubashine Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 74°F) and coldest in Jun (about 72°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 27 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lower Kaubashine Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lower Kaubashine Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Lower Kaubashine Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. 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 1986. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 36 ft |
| Surface Area | 198 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Lower Kaubashine 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: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.157 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.53 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #22 of 67 lakes in Oneida County
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Frequently asked questions about Lower Kaubashine Lake
Where is Lower Kaubashine Lake?
- Lower Kaubashine Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lower Kaubashine Lake?
- Lower Kaubashine Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 198 acres.
Is Lower Kaubashine Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lower Kaubashine Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lower Kaubashine Lake?
- Lower Kaubashine Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August, from 27 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lower Kaubashine Lake?
- Lower Kaubashine Lake has a maximum depth of 36 feet. The lake covers 198 acres.
What fish are in Lower Kaubashine Lake?
- Fish species found in Lower Kaubashine Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Lower Kaubashine Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Lower Kaubashine Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Lower Kaubashine Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Lower Kaubashine Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX34 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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)
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