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Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain

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14.4 ft clear · Oligotrophic · 83 acres
Limited DataOligotrophic

Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain in Florence County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14.4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 54 ft. Surface area: 83 acres.

Clarity
14.4 ft
Max depth
54 ft
Area
83 acres
Trend
Improving

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Why Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain has no grade

We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: 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 Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain, 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.

Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain is a 83-acre lake in Florence County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 54 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-08-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

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Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Good clarity, visible to about 14.4 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)14.4 ftNot graded
PhosphorusNo recent samples
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)39Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth54 ft
Surface Area83 acres

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
8 sq mi
Shoreline
10.4 mi
Elevation
1,161 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).

Fish Species

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Fishing Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain

Invasive & Introduced Species

Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.

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WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2024).

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Abundant)Largemouth Bass(Common)Northern Pike(Common)Walleye(Common)Smallmouth Bass(Present)

Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.461 m/yr7
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Frequently asked questions about Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain

What is the water quality grade for Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain?

Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain in Florence County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14.4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 54 ft. Surface area: 83 acres.

Is Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain safe to swim in?

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain 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 Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain?

Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain has a maximum depth of 54 feet. The lake covers 83 acres.

What fish are in Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain?

Fish species found in Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain is located in Florence County, Wisconsin.

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Where this data comes from

1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX1 sample · 2023
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