Mosslake_deep
Vilas County, Wisconsin185 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Mosslake_deep. Here is what has been measured.
- Purple Loosestrife
- 29 ft max depth
- Limited data
Mosslake_deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 185 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Mosslake_deep. DNR survey details →
Mosslake_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 2022-07-12. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Mosslake_deep is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing6 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingBacteria tested: low
Based on E. coli testing, Mosslake_deep never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 8 samples across 2 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Wisconsin’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Whether Mosslake_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 Mosslake_deep
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Mosslake_deep, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 23 µg/L. TSI 49.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 23µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 49 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Mosslake_deep typically sits around 65°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 66°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 71°F) and coldest in Jun (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (61°F) to its warmest (71°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 21 field readings (2024–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Mosslake_deep water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Mosslake_deep.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Mosslake_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
Max depth
29 ft
Surface area
185 acres
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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 (2021–2024).
Phosphorus
Improving-2.85 µg/L/yr4 years
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Frequently asked questions about Mosslake_deep
Where is Mosslake_deep?
- Mosslake_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 Mosslake_deep?
- Mosslake_deep in Vilas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 185 acres.
Is Mosslake_deep safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Mosslake_deep never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 8 samples across 2 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Mosslake_deep is safe to swim in today is a call for Wisconsin's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Mosslake_deep?
- Mosslake_deep typically sits around 65°F at the surface in September, from 21 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Mosslake_deep?
- Mosslake_deep has a maximum depth of 29 feet. The lake covers 185 acres.
What fish are in Mosslake_deep?
- Fish species found in Mosslake_deep include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Mosslake_deep is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Mosslake_deep?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Mosslake_deep. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Mosslake_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
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. 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)
LDFWATER20072 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 4500 P F ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry Automated Ascorbic Acid Method
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.
Other records on this page
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes