Pigeon Lake
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin80 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Pigeon Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 62 ft max depth
- Public access
Pigeon Lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
Pigeon Lake is a 80-acre mesotrophic lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 62 feet. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Pigeon Lake covers about 80 acres in Manitowoc County. It has one public boat landing. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Pigeon Lake, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Pigeon Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing4 species recorded
- Deep water62 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Pigeon 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 Pigeon Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Pigeon Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.3 ft. Phosphorus 15.3 µg/L. TSI 44.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 15.3µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 44 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Ask about Pigeon Lake
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Pigeon Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Pigeon Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
62 ft
Surface area
80 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Pigeon LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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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 (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Improving3 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.79 µg/L/yr7 years
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Pigeon Lake
Where is Pigeon Lake?
- Pigeon Lake is a lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Pigeon Lake?
- Pigeon Lake in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Pigeon Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Pigeon Lake?
- Pigeon 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
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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory