Pike Lake
Pike Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 741 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Pike Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 3 ft
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Area
- 741 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Pike Lake is a 741-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Price County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Price County, Pike Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 34.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 34.9 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Pike Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was moderate (42,462 cells/mL) on July 9, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Pike Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Pike Lake C 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 1999. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 741 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Fish Species
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Fishing Pike 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 | → Stable | -0.035 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.69 µg/L/yr | 7 |
EPA Impairment Status
Pike Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10003621 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 13 lakes in Price County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Pike Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Price County
Frequently asked questions about Pike Lake
Where is Pike Lake?
- Pike Lake is a lake in Price County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pike Lake?
- Pike Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 741 acres.
Is Pike Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Pike Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Pike Lake?
- Pike Lake has a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake covers 741 acres.
What fish are in Pike Lake?
- Fish species found in Pike Lake include Musky, Panfish, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Pike Lake is located in Price County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Pike Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Pike Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Pike Lake C 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.
Does Pike Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Pike Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was moderate (42,462 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
40 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_WQX40 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes