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North Twin Lake

Washburn County, WisconsinMesotrophic

North Twin Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Wisconsin lake of its size and depth. Clarity is the limiting factor — phosphorus is reasonable but suspended particles or algal cells keep water transparency below Wisconsin norms.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. 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. Within Washburn County's 47 graded lakes, North Twin Lake ranks 25 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

North Twin Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2025, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for North Twin Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)9 ftC
Phosphorus13.7 µg/LA
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)44Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.254 m/yr6
Phosphorus Stable+0.03 µg/L/yr6
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Recreation & Access

1
Boat Landings
Yes
Public Access

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #25 of 47 lakes in Washburn County

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North Twin Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory

Most recent sample: 2025-08-31

Monitoring stations: 1

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