Stratton Lake
Waupaca County, Wisconsin63 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Stratton Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 42 ft max depth
- Public access
Stratton Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 42 ft. Surface area: 63 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Stratton Lake. DNR survey details →
Stratton Lake is a 63-acre mesotrophic lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 42 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Waupaca County, Stratton Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-11. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Stratton Lake covers about 63 acres in Waupaca County. It has one public boat landing. For a place on the water, look through cabin and lake-house rentals near Stratton Lake on Vrbo. For a hotel or motel room, Booking.com and Expedia both search around the lake.
What Stratton Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water13 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing4 species recorded
- Deep water42 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
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. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Stratton Lake 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 Stratton Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Stratton Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Phosphorus 14.3 µg/L. TSI 41.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 13ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 14.3µg/L | Good 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. | 41 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Ask about Stratton Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Stratton Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Stratton Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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 1991. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Stratton Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2021Stratton Lake shocking survey, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
Lake Details
Max depth
42 ft
Surface area
63 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
1 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.7 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
899 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Stratton LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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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 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Worsening5 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.48 µg/L/yr7 years
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Frequently asked questions about Stratton Lake
Where is Stratton Lake?
- Stratton Lake is a lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Stratton Lake?
- Stratton Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 42 ft. Surface area: 63 acres.
Is Stratton Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Stratton Lake?
- Stratton Lake has a maximum depth of 42 feet. The lake covers 63 acres.
What fish are in Stratton Lake?
- Fish species found in Stratton Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout. Stratton Lake is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Stratton Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Stratton Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Stratton Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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 Stratton Lake?
- Stratton Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Stratton Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Stratton Lake?
- Stratton Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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
90 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX90 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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
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