Potter Lake
Ashland County, Wisconsin29 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.
- 11 ft max depth
- Public access
Potter Lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 29 acres.
Potter Lake is a 29-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 11 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Potter Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Potter 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 Potter Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Potter Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Potter Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2024Potter Lake shocking and netting survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
11 ft
Surface area
29 acres
Shoreline
1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Potter LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Potter Lake
Where is Potter Lake?
- Potter Lake is a lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Potter Lake?
- Potter Lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 29 acres.
Is Potter Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Potter Lake?
- Potter Lake has a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake covers 29 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Potter Lake?
- Potter Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Potter Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Potter Lake?
- Potter 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
Measurements for Potter Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory