Sunrise Lake
Sunrise Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 21 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Sunrise Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 14 ft
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Area
- 21 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Sunrise Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Sunrise Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Sunrise Lake is a 21-acre lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 32 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Panfish and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-05-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Sunrise Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft. Phosphorus level: 12.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Sunrise Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Sunrise Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is improving. 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 2000. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Fish Species
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Fishing Sunrise Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +2.1 m/yr | 4 |
Graded lakes near Sunrise Lake
Sunrise Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Lake
Where is Sunrise Lake?
- Sunrise Lake is a lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Sunrise Lake?
- Sunrise Lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 21 acres.
Is Sunrise Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Sunrise Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Sunrise Lake?
- Sunrise Lake has a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake covers 21 acres.
What fish are in Sunrise Lake?
- Fish species found in Sunrise Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass. Sunrise Lake is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Sunrise Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Sunrise Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Sunrise Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX18 samples · 2022–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes