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Rose Lake

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Not yet rated
19.5 ft clear · Oligotrophic · 115 acres
Limited DataOligotrophic

Rose Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 19.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 115 acres.

Clarity
19.5 ft
Max depth
24 ft
Area
115 acres
Trend
Stable
Public access
Yes

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Why Rose Lake has no grade

We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: 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 Rose Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. 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.

Rose Lake is a 115-acre lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Trout. Public access is available.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

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Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for Rose Lake

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Crystal clear, you can see 19.5 ft down. Trophic State Index: 34.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)19.5 ftNot graded
PhosphorusNo recent samples
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)34Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth24 ft
Surface Area115 acres
Public AccessYes

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
5 sq mi
Shoreline
3 mi
Elevation
1,332 ft

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.

Banded Mystery SnailRusty Crayfish

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1989. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).

DNR Assessment
Excellent · Deep Lowland lake
Trophic State Index 35 (oligotrophic) · 5-year average

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Largemouth Bass(Common)Walleye(Common)Panfish(Present)Trout(Present)

Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Stable-0.171 m/yr6
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Graded lakes near Rose Lake

Rose Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.

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Frequently asked questions about Rose Lake

What is the water quality grade for Rose Lake?

Rose Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 19.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 115 acres.

Is Rose Lake safe to swim in?

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Rose 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 Rose Lake?

Rose Lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 115 acres.

What fish are in Rose Lake?

Fish species found in Rose Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout, Walleye. Rose Lake is located in Langlade County, Wisconsin.

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Where this data comes from

40 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX40 samples · 2020–2025
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