Schoenick Lake at
Shawano County, Wisconsin42 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Schoenick Lake at. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 34 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Schoenick Lake at in Shawano County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
Schoenick Lake at is a 42-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 34 feet. 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. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Schoenick Lake at is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing3 species recorded
- Deep water34 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
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. Schoenick Lake at is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Schoenick Lake at 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 Schoenick Lake at
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Schoenick Lake at, 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 ft. Phosphorus 45.3 µg/L. TSI 57.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 45.3µg/L | Poor 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. | 57 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Schoenick Lake at’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
34 ft
Surface area
42 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
10 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
0.9 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
791 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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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: Worsening
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Stable6 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+2.03 µg/L/yr6 years
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
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10000096 · Official waterbody report
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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Schoenick Lake at?
- Schoenick Lake at in Shawano County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Schoenick Lake at is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Schoenick Lake at’s water-quality measurements separately, 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.
Can I fish at Schoenick Lake at?
- Public access to Schoenick Lake at 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
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)
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes