Lynx Lake

Lynx Lake earns a D — measurements through 2025 show persistent nutrient pressure that limits clarity through the summer. 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.

At a TSI of 56, Lynx Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. Lynx Lake reaches 20 ft at its deepest point — typical for Wisconsin mid-sized lakes, with seasonal stratification but limited cold-water refuge. At 31 acres, Lynx Lake sits below the Wisconsin median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Lynx Lake ranks 174 of 191 in Vilas County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

Eurasian watermilfoil is established at Lynx Lake, which can dampen recreational access and pressure the native plant community. The fishery includes walleye alongside the lake's other 6 documented species — a notable draw for Wisconsin anglers. A documented public access point at Lynx Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.