Where is Summit Lake?

Summit Lake is a lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is Summit Lake?

Summit Lake has a maximum depth of 26 feet. The lake covers 279 acres.

Are there boat ramps on Summit Lake?

Summit Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Summit Lake. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at Summit Lake?

Summit 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.

Summit Lake

Langlade County, Wisconsin279 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.

Max depth

26 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

279 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

3.2 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Mercury
26 ft max depth
Public access

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Summit Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 26 ft. Surface area: 279 acres.

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Summit Lake is a 279-acre lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 26 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What Summit Lake is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Summit Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Summit 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.

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Water quality measurements for Summit Lake

These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Summit Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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Lake Details

Max depth

26 ft

Surface area

279 acres

Shoreline

3.2 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by Wisconsin DNR

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Summit LakePublic

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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Fishing Summit Lake

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EPA Impairment Status

Summit Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Mercury

Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10007094 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Langlade County

Greater Bass Lake1.5 miView →Kettle Lake4.8 ft clear1.7 miView →Clear Lake1.4 miView →Deep Wood Lake2 miView →Airhole Lake2.3 miView →Duck Lake3.7 ft clear · Eutrophic2.1 miView →

Frequently asked questions about Summit Lake

Where is Summit Lake?: Summit Lake is a lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Summit Lake?: Summit Lake in Langlade County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 26 ft. Surface area: 279 acres.
Is Summit Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Summit Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Summit Lake?: Summit Lake has a maximum depth of 26 feet. The lake covers 279 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Summit Lake?: Summit Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Summit Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Summit Lake?: Summit 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.