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.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 13.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.254 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.03 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Recreation & Access
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #25 of 47 lakes in Washburn County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
North Twin Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ASouth Twin LakeWashburn County · mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AHorseshoe LakeWashburn County · mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALake NancyWashburn County · mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AMatthews LakeWashburn County · mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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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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