Moss Lake West Deep
Vilas County, Wisconsin185 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Moss Lake West Deep. Here is what has been measured.
- Purple Loosestrife
- 29 ft max depth
- Limited data
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Moss Lake West Deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 185 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Moss Lake West Deep. DNR survey details →
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Moss Lake West Deep is a 185-acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 29 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-07-15. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Moss Lake West Deep is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing6 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Moss Lake West Deep is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Moss Lake West Deep
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Moss Lake West Deep, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. TSI 49.
| Metric | Value | EPA condition class |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | Measured, not scored |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Moss Lake West Deep.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Moss Lake West Deep’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is improving. 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2020).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 29 ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
Fish Species
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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: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.85 µg/L/yr | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Moss Lake West Deep
Where is Moss Lake West Deep?
- Moss Lake West Deep is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Moss Lake West Deep?
- Moss Lake West Deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 185 acres.
Is Moss Lake West Deep safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Moss Lake West Deep?
- Moss Lake West Deep has a maximum depth of 29 feet. The lake covers 185 acres.
What fish are in Moss Lake West Deep?
- Fish species found in Moss Lake West Deep include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Moss Lake West Deep is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Moss Lake West Deep?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Moss Lake West Deep. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Moss Lake West Deep’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 5 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
264 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Water Program (Tribal)
LDFWATER2007264 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
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