Rolling Stone Lake
Langlade County, Wisconsin682 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Rolling Stone Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 12 ft max depth
- Public access
Rolling Stone Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 12 ft. Surface area: 682 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Rolling Stone Lake. DNR survey details →
Rolling Stone Lake is a 682-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 12 feet. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Rolling Stone Lake covers about 680 acres in Langlade County. It has one public boat landing. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Rolling Stone Lake, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Rolling Stone Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing6 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyModerate algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Rolling Stone 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 Rolling Stone Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Rolling Stone Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus 33.1 µg/L. TSI 53.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 5.7ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 33.1µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 53 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Rolling Stone Lake typically sits around 63°F at the surface in September. 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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (46°F) to its warmest (75°F).
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 →
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Rolling Stone Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Rolling Stone Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 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. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
12 ft
Surface area
682 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
14 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
4.7 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,522 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Rolling Stone LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Rolling Stone Lake
- → Rolling Stone Lake fishing: DNR survey catch rates, species & stocking
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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.
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Improving3 years
Phosphorus
Improving-1.02 µg/L/yr6 years
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Frequently asked questions about Rolling Stone Lake
Where is Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone Lake is a lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone Lake typically sits around 63°F at the surface in September, 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.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Rolling Stone Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Rolling Stone Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Rolling Stone Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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.
Can I fish at Rolling Stone Lake?
- Rolling Stone 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
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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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