Pokegama Lake
Pokegama Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 433 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Pokegama Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 4.5 ft
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Area
- 433 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Pokegama Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Pokegama Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Pokegama Lake is a 433-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 19 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-10-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Pokegama Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Pokegama Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Pokegama Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. 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. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2024).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 433 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Lake StreetPublic
- County Highway D BridgePublic
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 Pokegama 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.
EPA Impairment Status
Pokegama Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5R).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10024770 · Official waterbody report
Graded lakes near Pokegama Lake
Pokegama Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Pokegama Lake
Where is Pokegama Lake?
- Pokegama Lake is a lake in Barron County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Pokegama Lake?
- Pokegama Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 433 acres.
Is Pokegama Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Pokegama Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Pokegama Lake?
- Pokegama Lake has a maximum depth of 19 feet. The lake covers 433 acres.
What fish are in Pokegama Lake?
- Fish species found in Pokegama Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Pokegama Lake is located in Barron County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Pokegama Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Pokegama Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Pokegama Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Pokegama Lake?
- Pokegama Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Street, County Highway D Bridge. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX2 samples · 2024
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory