Schoenick Lake at
Schoenick Lake at in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 34 ft. Surface area: 42 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Schoenick Lake at. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 5 ft
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Area
- 42 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Schoenick Lake at is a 42-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 34 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Shawano County, Schoenick Lake at ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2021-08-31. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 45.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 45.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Schoenick Lake at
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Schoenick Lake at.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Schoenick Lake at D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is declining. 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. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2021).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 34 ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Waukechon Riverside Park (Highway CCC)Public
- River RoadPublic
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 Schoenick Lake at
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: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.1 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.03 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Schoenick Lake at 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 WI10000096 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.53 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 21 lakes in Shawano County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Schoenick Lake at holds Grade D. 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 Schoenick Lake at
Where is Schoenick Lake at?
- Schoenick Lake at is a lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Schoenick Lake at?
- Schoenick Lake at in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 34 ft. Surface area: 42 acres.
Is Schoenick Lake at safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Schoenick Lake at has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Schoenick Lake at?
- Schoenick Lake at has a maximum depth of 34 feet. The lake covers 42 acres.
What fish are in Schoenick Lake at?
- Fish species found in Schoenick Lake at include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Schoenick Lake at is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Schoenick Lake at?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Schoenick Lake at. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Schoenick Lake at D from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Schoenick Lake at?
- Schoenick Lake at has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Waukechon Riverside Park (Highway CCC), River Road. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX10 samples · 2020–2021
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
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