Perch Lake
Monroe County, Wisconsin35 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 10 ft max depth
- Public access
Perch Lake in Monroe County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 35 acres.
Perch Lake is a 35-acre lake in Monroe County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 10 feet (5-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Perch Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Perch Lake 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 Perch Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Perch Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Perch Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2019Perch Lake Fisheries Survey, 2019Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2019 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
10 ft
Average depth
5 ft
Surface area
35 acres
Shoreline
1.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Fishermans ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Perch Lake
Where is Perch Lake?
- Perch Lake is a lake in Monroe County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Perch Lake?
- Perch Lake in Monroe County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 35 acres.
Is Perch Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Perch Lake?
- Perch Lake has a maximum depth of 10 feet and an average depth of 5 feet. The lake covers 35 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Perch Lake?
- Perch Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Fishermans Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Perch Lake?
- Perch Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Perch Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory