What is the water quality grade for Scout Lake?

Scout Lake in Florence County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 14.2 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 26 ft. Surface area: 24 acres.

Is Scout Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Scout Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

How deep is Scout Lake?

Scout Lake has a maximum depth of 26 feet. The lake covers 24 acres.

What fish are in Scout Lake?

Fish species found in Scout Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass. Scout Lake is located in Florence County, Wisconsin.

Scout Lake

Florence County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Scout Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Wisconsin lake of its size and depth.

A TSI value of 39 puts Scout Lake in the oligotrophic range, where biological productivity stays low and the water column remains clear. The lake bottoms out at 26 ft — a moderate depth that supports a warm-water fishery without the year-round cold refuge a deeper basin provides. At 24 acres, Scout Lake sits below the Wisconsin median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Scout Lake ranks 19 of 39 in Florence County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Scout Lake — the lake remains off the Wisconsin infested-waters roster. Bass fishing is part of the appeal: the species list runs to 2, anchored by largemouth and/or smallmouth bass. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-07-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Reviewed by LakeQuality Editorial Team · Updated May 31, 2026