Schnur Lake
Price County, Wisconsin154 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Schnur Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 27 ft max depth
- Public access
Schnur Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
Schnur Lake is a 154-acre mesotrophic lake in Price County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 27 feet. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Schnur Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing6 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow 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 Schnur 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 Schnur Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Schnur Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus 17.1 µg/L. TSI 45.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 17.1µg/L | Good 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. | 45 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (61°F) to its warmest (81°F).
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Schnur Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
27 ft
Surface area
154 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
1 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
2 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,490 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Fishing Schnur Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Stable6 years
Phosphorus
Stable-0.26 µg/L/yr7 years
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Schnur Lake
Where is Schnur Lake?
- Schnur Lake is a lake in Price County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Schnur Lake?
- Schnur Lake in Price County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Schnur Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Schnur Lake?
- Public access to Schnur Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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
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)
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes