Muskellunge Lake
Muskellunge Lake in Lincoln County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Maximum depth: 26 ft. Surface area: 160 acres.
- Max depth
- 26 ft
- Area
- 160 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Muskellunge Lake 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 Muskellunge Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
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.
Muskellunge Lake is a 160-acre lake in Lincoln County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 26 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-05-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Muskellunge Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples |
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 26 ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Muskellunge Lake 1Public
Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
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Frequently asked questions about Muskellunge Lake
What is the water quality grade for Muskellunge Lake?
- Muskellunge Lake in Lincoln County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Maximum depth: 26 ft. Surface area: 160 acres.
Is Muskellunge Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Muskellunge Lake 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 Muskellunge Lake?
- Muskellunge Lake has a maximum depth of 26 feet. The lake covers 160 acres.
What fish are in Muskellunge Lake?
- Fish species found in Muskellunge Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Muskellunge Lake is located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Muskellunge Lake?
- Muskellunge Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Muskellunge Lake 1. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX1 sample · 2025
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