Pigeon Lake
Pigeon Lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 62 ft. Surface area: 80 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Pigeon Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 9.3 ft
- Max depth
- 62 ft
- Area
- 80 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Pigeon Lake is a 80-acre mesotrophic lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 62 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Manitowoc County, Pigeon Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-23. 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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15.3 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Pigeon Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Pigeon Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. 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 1994. 5 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Pigeon Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2024Pigeon Lake comprehensive summary survey, 2024Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2014Pigeon Lake Comprehensive Survey 2014Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2014 (PDF)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 62 ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Pigeon LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Pigeon 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: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.25 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.79 µg/L/yr | 7 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Pigeon Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Fitz Pine Dairy Farm IncNewton, Town Of · 2.5 mi away · NPDES WI0065226Recent violation
- Soaring Eagle DairyMeeme, Town Of · 3.4 mi away · NPDES WI0063096
- Johnson Hill Farm LlcLiberty, Town Of · 3.5 mi away · NPDES WI0065111
- Liberty Sanitary District No 1Valders, Village Of · 3.7 mi away · NPDES WI0031828
- Badger Pride Dairy LlcLiberty, Town Of · 3.9 mi away · NPDES WI0064190
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 16 lakes in Manitowoc County
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Frequently asked questions about Pigeon Lake
Where is Pigeon Lake?
- Pigeon Lake is a lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pigeon Lake?
- Pigeon Lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 62 ft. Surface area: 80 acres.
Is Pigeon Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Pigeon Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Pigeon Lake?
- Pigeon Lake has a maximum depth of 62 feet. The lake covers 80 acres.
What fish are in Pigeon Lake?
- Fish species found in Pigeon Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Pigeon Lake is located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Pigeon Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Pigeon Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Pigeon Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Pigeon Lake?
- Pigeon Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pigeon Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
37 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX37 samples · 2020–2026
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
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