Ludington Lake-Deep Hole
Ludington Lake-Deep Hole in Forest County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 29 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Ludington Lake-Deep Hole. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 9.7 ft
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Area
- 29 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Ludington Lake-Deep Hole has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Ludington Lake-Deep Hole, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Ludington Lake-Deep Hole is a 29-acre lake in Forest County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Panfish and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-07-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Ludington Lake-Deep Hole
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.7 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Ludington Lake-Deep Hole.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Ludington Lake-Deep Hole — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. 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. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Himley LakePublic
- Ludington 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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Frequently asked questions about Ludington Lake-Deep Hole
Where is Ludington Lake-Deep Hole?
- Ludington Lake-Deep Hole is a lake in Forest County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Ludington Lake-Deep Hole?
- Ludington Lake-Deep Hole in Forest County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 29 acres.
Is Ludington Lake-Deep Hole safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Ludington Lake-Deep Hole is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Ludington Lake-Deep Hole?
- Ludington Lake-Deep Hole has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake covers 29 acres.
What fish are in Ludington Lake-Deep Hole?
- Fish species found in Ludington Lake-Deep Hole include Panfish, Largemouth Bass. Ludington Lake-Deep Hole is located in Forest County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Ludington Lake-Deep Hole?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Ludington Lake-Deep Hole. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Ludington Lake-Deep Hole — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Ludington Lake-Deep Hole?
- Ludington Lake-Deep Hole has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Himley Lake, Ludington Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX1 sample · 2022
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory