Moshawquit Lake
Moshawquit Lake in Menominee County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 301 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Northern Pike as abundant on Moshawquit Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Typical in August
- 78°F
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Area
- 301 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Moshawquit Lake is a 301-acre mesotrophic lake in Menominee County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Menominee County, Moshawquit Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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 9 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14.9 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Moshawquit Lake typically sits around 78°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 77°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 79°F) and coldest in Oct (about 62°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 42 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Moshawquit Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Northern Pike as abundant on Moshawquit Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Moshawquit Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2014. 5 stations on file (most recent sample 2026).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft |
| Surface Area | 301 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
Fish Species
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Fishing Moshawquit 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.
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.339 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.13 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Menominee County
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Frequently asked questions about Moshawquit Lake
Where is Moshawquit Lake?
- Moshawquit Lake is a lake in Menominee County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Moshawquit Lake?
- Moshawquit Lake in Menominee County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 301 acres.
Is Moshawquit Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Moshawquit Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Moshawquit Lake?
- Moshawquit Lake typically sits around 78°F at the surface in August, from 42 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Moshawquit Lake?
- Moshawquit Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake covers 301 acres.
What fish are in Moshawquit Lake?
- Fish species found in Moshawquit Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout. Moshawquit Lake is located in Menominee County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Moshawquit Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Northern Pike as abundant on Moshawquit Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Moshawquit Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Moshawquit Lake?
- Moshawquit Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
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Where this data comes from
96 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX96 samples · 2020–2025
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