Nose Lake
Nose Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 12 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 16 ft. Surface area: 43 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Nose Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 12 ft
- Max depth
- 16 ft
- Area
- 43 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Nose Lake is a 43-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 16 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Panfish and Largemouth Bass. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Oneida County, Nose Lake ranks #46 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-27. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Nose Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Nose Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. 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. Monitored by volunteers since 2013. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Nose Lake
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: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.743 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.11 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #46 of 67 lakes in Oneida County
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Frequently asked questions about Nose Lake
Where is Nose Lake?
- Nose Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Nose Lake?
- Nose Lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 12 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 16 ft. Surface area: 43 acres.
Is Nose Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Nose Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Nose Lake?
- Nose Lake has a maximum depth of 16 feet. The lake covers 43 acres.
What fish are in Nose Lake?
- Fish species found in Nose Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass. Nose Lake is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Nose Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Panfish as abundant on Nose Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Nose Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
36 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX36 samples · 2022–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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