Stratton Ponds
Bayfield County, Wisconsin8 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Stratton Ponds. Here is what has been measured.
- Public access
- Limited data
Stratton Ponds in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.9 µg/L. Surface area: 8 acres.
Stratton Ponds is a 8-acre lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-09-07. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Stratton Ponds is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water9.8 ft of visibility
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Stratton Ponds 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 Ponds
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Stratton Ponds, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft. Phosphorus 20.9 µg/L. TSI 46.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9.8ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 20.9µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| 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. | 46 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
Lake Details
Surface area
8 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
The available depth estimate for Stratton Ponds is shallower than its measured water clarity, which cannot be right, so no depth is shown.
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Fishing Stratton Ponds
Water quality readings over time
3 seasons of samples on record (2020–2023). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Improving3 years
Phosphorus
Improving-0.5 µg/L/yr2 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Stratton Ponds under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Drummond Sanitary District 1Drummond · 3.2 mi away · NPDES WI0031615Recent violation
- Emerald Glenwood Tns San DistEmerald Glenwood · 3.8 mi away · NPDES WI0031607
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Stratton Ponds
Where is Stratton Ponds?
- Stratton Ponds is a lake in Bayfield 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 Ponds?
- Stratton Ponds in Bayfield County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20.9 µg/L. Surface area: 8 acres.
Is Stratton Ponds safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Stratton Ponds?
- The available depth estimate for Stratton Ponds is shallower than its measured water clarity, which cannot be right, so no depth is shown. The lake covers 8 acres.
Can I fish at Stratton Ponds?
- Public access to Stratton Ponds is listed as yes on the lake record. 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
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX4 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes