Spooner Lake
Spooner Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 1132 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.5 ft
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Area
- 1,132 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Spooner Lake is a 1,132-acre mesotrophic lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Washburn County, Spooner Lake ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-25. 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)
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 22.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 22.7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,132 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Spooner Lake - Golf CoursePublic
- Spooner LakePublic
- Dilly 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 Spooner 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: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.5 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.08 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Spooner Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Spooner Lake (completed 1884), built primarily for recreation on the YELLOW; gravity-type dam, 11 ft tall and 200 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,092 ac
- Normal storage
- 6,200 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 9,480 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 20 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Washburn County
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00665 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 27 lakes in Washburn County
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Frequently asked questions about Spooner Lake
Where is Spooner Lake?
- Spooner Lake is a lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Spooner Lake?
- Spooner Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 17 ft. Surface area: 1132 acres.
Is Spooner Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Spooner Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Spooner Lake?
- Spooner Lake has a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake covers 1132 acres.
What fish are in Spooner Lake?
- Fish species found in Spooner Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Spooner Lake is located in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Spooner Lake?
- Spooner Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Spooner Lake - Golf Course, Spooner Lake, Dilly Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX26 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
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