Spencer Lake
Spencer Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 70 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Spencer Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Max depth
- 53 ft
- Area
- 70 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Spencer Lake is a 70-acre mesotrophic lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 53 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Waupaca County, Spencer Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-07-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Spencer Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Spencer Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 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. Monitored by volunteers since 1990. 4 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 53 ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Spencer LakePublic
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 Spencer Lake
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 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.152 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.38 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 21 lakes in Waupaca County
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer Lake
Where is Spencer Lake?
- Spencer Lake is a lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Spencer Lake?
- Spencer Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 53 ft. Surface area: 70 acres.
Is Spencer Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Spencer Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Spencer Lake?
- Spencer Lake has a maximum depth of 53 feet. The lake covers 70 acres.
What fish are in Spencer Lake?
- Fish species found in Spencer Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Spencer Lake is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Spencer Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Spencer Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Spencer Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Spencer Lake?
- Spencer Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Spencer Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
399 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX399 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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
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