Schnur Lake
Schnur Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 27 ft. Surface area: 154 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Schnur Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 72°F
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Area
- 154 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Schnur Lake is a 154-acre mesotrophic lake in Price County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 27 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Price County, Schnur Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-26. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 17.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 17.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Schnur Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in May (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 9 field readings (2024–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Schnur Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Schnur Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Schnur Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. 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. Monitored by volunteers since 2000. 11 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 27 ft |
| Surface Area | 154 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Butternut LakePublic
- Butternut Lake NorthPublic
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 Schnur Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.031 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.26 µg/L/yr | 7 |
EPA Impairment Status
Schnur Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10003659 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.92 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Schnur Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Butternut, Village OfChippewa, Town Of · 2.1 mi away · NPDES WI0020656Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 13 lakes in Price County
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Frequently asked questions about Schnur Lake
Where is Schnur Lake?
- Schnur Lake is a lake in Price County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Schnur Lake?
- Schnur Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 27 ft. Surface area: 154 acres.
Is Schnur Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Schnur Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Schnur Lake?
- Schnur Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August, from 9 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Schnur Lake?
- Schnur Lake has a maximum depth of 27 feet. The lake covers 154 acres.
What fish are in Schnur Lake?
- Fish species found in Schnur Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Schnur Lake is located in Price County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Schnur Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Walleye as abundant on Schnur Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Schnur Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Schnur Lake?
- Schnur Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Butternut Lake, Butternut Lake North. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
36 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 Resources
WIDNR_WQX36 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
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