Lulu Lake
Lulu Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 13 ft. Surface area: 37 acres.
- Clarity
- 7 ft
- Typical in August
- 71°F
- Max depth
- 13 ft
- Area
- 37 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Shawano County
Lulu Lake is a 37-acre mesotrophic lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 13 feet. Water quality is graded B 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 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Shawano County, Lulu Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lulu Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in Aug (about 71°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 9 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lulu Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 13 ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lulu LakePublic
- Stark RoadPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Lulu 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.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2015. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.245 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.74 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 21 lakes in Shawano County
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Frequently asked questions about Lulu Lake
What is the water quality grade for Lulu Lake?
- Lulu Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 13 ft. Surface area: 37 acres.
Is Lulu Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lulu Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lulu Lake?
- Lulu Lake typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 9 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Lulu Lake?
- Lulu Lake has a maximum depth of 13 feet. The lake covers 37 acres.
What fish are in Lulu Lake?
- Fish species found in Lulu Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Lulu Lake is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Lulu Lake?
- Lulu Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lulu Lake, Stark Road. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
38 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_WQX38 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
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