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Middle Twin Lake at

Washburn County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Middle Twin Lake at earns an A — water clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate among the best monitored waters in Washburn County. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.

Trophically, Middle Twin Lake at reads as oligotrophic — nutrient-poor, clear, and ecologically more sensitive to disturbance than richer lakes. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Among the 48 graded lakes in Washburn County, Middle Twin Lake at sits at rank 16, above the county median.

Middle Twin Lake at has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2020, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Middle Twin Lake at, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2020-07-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down. Trophic State Index: 32.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)23 ftA
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)32Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Water Quality Trend: Improving

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

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.346 m/yr7
Phosphorus Stable+0.03 µg/L/yr6
See year-by-year chart →

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #16 of 48 lakes in Washburn County

Nearby Lakes in Washburn County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2020-07-02

Monitoring stations: 1