Pine Lake
Pine Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 217 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.5 ft
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Area
- 217 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
Next lake in Shawano County
Pine Lake is a 217-acre mesotrophic lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 35 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 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Shawano County, Pine Lake ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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 10.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 217 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1987. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.393 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.25 µg/L/yr | 7 |
EPA Impairment Status
Pine Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10000097 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.47 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 21 lakes in Shawano County
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Lake
What is the water quality grade for Pine Lake?
- Pine Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35 ft. Surface area: 217 acres.
Is Pine Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Pine Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Pine Lake?
- Pine Lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet. The lake covers 217 acres.
What fish are in Pine Lake?
- Fish species found in Pine Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Pine Lake is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
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Where this data comes from
58 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_WQX58 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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