Mead Lake Nb Test Site

On the scoring rubric Mead Lake Nb Test Site grades a D: clarity at 6.6 ft and phosphorus readings still being added keep it in the lower bracket for Clark County. 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 50, Mead Lake Nb Test Site reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. Mead Lake Nb Test Site reaches 16 ft at its deepest point — typical for Wisconsin mid-sized lakes, with seasonal stratification but limited cold-water refuge. At 310 acres, Mead Lake Nb Test Site fits the Wisconsin median for monitored lakes, with partial shoreline records. Mead Lake Nb Test Site ranks 2 of 4 in Clark County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

Mead Lake Nb Test Site has at least one documented invasive species (Curly-Leaf Pondweed), so boaters and anglers should observe clean-drain-dry steps when leaving the lake. Walleye are documented at Mead Lake Nb Test Site, one of 5 fish species on record for the lake. A documented public access point at Mead Lake Nb Test Site makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.