Skice Lake
Menominee County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Skice Lake earns a C — middle-of-the-pack water quality, with one or two parameters dragging the average down from a stronger grade. Sub-grades cluster within a single letter of each other, which usually means the lake is in stable trophic balance rather than fighting one specific stressor.
The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within the 5 graded lakes of Menominee County, Skice Lake sits at rank 4, near the bottom of the county list.
Skice Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2026, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Skice Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. 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 2026-06-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.257 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.12 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Recreation & Access
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 5 lakes in Menominee County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Skice Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALa Motte LakeMenominee County · mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALegend LakeMenominee County · mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AMalone LakeShawano County · mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BMoshawquit LakeMenominee County · mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BBerry LakeOconto County · mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2026-06-15
Monitoring stations: 2
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