Rolling Stone Lake
Rolling Stone Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 682 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.7 ft
- Typical in August
- 73°F
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Area
- 682 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Langlade County
Rolling Stone Lake is a 682-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 12 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 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Langlade County, Rolling Stone Lake ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-05-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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)
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 33.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 33.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Rolling Stone Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 75°F) and coldest in Apr (about 46°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 19 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Rolling Stone Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 682 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Rolling Stone LakePublic
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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.25 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.02 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 11 lakes in Langlade County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Rolling Stone Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Rolling Stone Lake
What is the water quality grade for Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 682 acres.
Is Rolling Stone Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Rolling Stone Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, from 19 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone Lake has a maximum depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 682 acres.
What fish are in Rolling Stone Lake?
- Fish species found in Rolling Stone Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye. Rolling Stone Lake is located in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Rolling Stone Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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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
- Turbidity in Water
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
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